人乳头瘤病毒相关头颈癌：21世纪的大流行病；评估学生的认知与知识水平

Human Papilloma Virus- Associated Head and Neck Cancer: A 21st Century Pandemic; Assessing Student Awareness and Knowledge.

作者信息

Kavanagh F G, McNamara A T, Fopohunda O, Keogh I J

出版信息

Ir Med J. 2018 Dec 6;111(10):837.

Abstract

Background The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a causal agent in a subset of Head and Neck Cancers (HNC) being diagnosed in younger patients without significant tobacco and alcohol use. This survey assessed the awareness level of HNC and HPV vaccinations in university students. Methods An anonymous, questionnaire-based survey of registered students of the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) was carried out. Results 1,550 responded, 1,494 completed the survey; 1,018 female (68.1%), 476 male (31.9%). 63% had never heard the term HNC. 45% had never heard the term HPV. 69% were unaware of how one would be exposed to HPV. 84% were unaware of the association between HNC and HPV. Conclusions There are poor levels of awareness of HNC, HPV and HPV vaccination. HPV vaccination needs to be appreciated as a major cancer breakthrough. However the public health benefits of increased awareness of HPV, HNC and HPV vaccination have yet to be realised.

摘要

背景

人乳头瘤病毒（HPV）是一部分头颈癌（HNC）的致病因素，这些头颈癌在不大量吸烟和饮酒的年轻患者中被诊断出来。本次调查评估了大学生对头颈癌和HPV疫苗接种的认知水平。方法：对爱尔兰国立高威大学（NUIG）的注册学生进行了一项基于问卷的匿名调查。结果：1550人回应，1494人完成调查；其中1018名女性（68.1%），476名男性（31.9%）。63%的人从未听说过头颈癌这个术语。45%的人从未听说过HPV这个术语。69%的人不知道人是如何感染HPV的。84%的人不知道头颈癌与HPV之间的关联。结论：人们对头颈癌、HPV和HPV疫苗接种的认知水平较低。HPV疫苗接种应被视为癌症防治的一项重大突破。然而，提高对HPV、头颈癌和HPV疫苗接种的认知所带来的公共卫生益处尚未实现。