Venezuela Raul Fernando, Monetti Marina Soledad, Kiguen Ana Ximena, Frutos Maria Celia, Mosmann Jessica Paola, Cuffini Cecilia Gabriela
Calle Enfermera Gordillo Gomez, Ciudad Universitaria, Cordoba Capital, Argentina E-mail :
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2016;17(5):2689-94.
Most studies of human papilloma virus (HPV) are aimed at the natural history of the infection and its relation to cancer; however, there are few studies to assess knowledge of the general population. Our aim was analyze the degree of knowledge of Argentinians about HPV infection and its prevention.
We conducted a voluntary, anonymous and non-binding survey with 27 multiple-choice items, in twelve private and public establishments, selected to include a broad population in terms of education, age and gender. The survey consisted of three sections: individual characteristics of the volunteer, HPV infection basic knowledge, its prevention and the virus relationship with other cancers.
One thousand two hundred ninety seven volunteers aged 18 to 80 participated. The total number of correct answers was 45.1%. The correct answers for relationship HPV and cervical cancer was 62.1%. Almost 55% did not know about types of HPV that the vaccines for protection. Statistical analysis showed that women, single people, workers, the better educated, those who have had a STDs or HPV and receiving information through medical or educational establishments had greater knowledge of the topic. Only 0.2% of participants answered all questions correctly.
Knowledge plays an important role in health care and the deficiency found in our population could influence the success of the measures taken in the fight against cervical cancer. In this regard, we believe it would be appropriate, not only to emphasize early diagnosis and vaccine implementation, but also incorporate new communication strategies, facilitating reception of accurate and precise information by all strata of society.
大多数关于人乳头瘤病毒（HPV）的研究旨在探究该感染的自然史及其与癌症的关系；然而，评估普通人群相关知识的研究却很少。我们的目的是分析阿根廷人对HPV感染及其预防的了解程度。
我们在12家私立和公立机构开展了一项自愿、匿名且无约束力的调查，调查包含27个多项选择题，这些机构在教育程度、年龄和性别方面具有广泛的代表性。该调查由三个部分组成：志愿者的个人特征、HPV感染的基本知识、其预防方法以及该病毒与其他癌症的关系。
1297名年龄在18岁至80岁之间的志愿者参与了调查。正确答案的总数占比为45.1%。关于HPV与宫颈癌关系的正确答案占比为62.1%。近55%的人不知道用于预防的HPV疫苗所针对的病毒类型。统计分析表明，女性、单身人士、工作人员、受教育程度较高者、有性传播疾病或HPV感染史者以及通过医疗或教育机构获取信息的人对该主题的了解更多。只有0.2%的参与者全部回答正确。
知识在医疗保健中起着重要作用，而我们人群中发现的知识欠缺可能会影响抗击宫颈癌所采取措施的成效。在这方面，我们认为不仅有必要强调早期诊断和疫苗接种，还应采用新的沟通策略，以便社会各阶层都能接收到准确、精确的信息。
