Poelman M R, Brand H S, de Visscher J G A M, Jager D H J
Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd. 2021 Nov;128(11):557-563. doi: 10.5177/ntvt.2021.11.21073.
Worldwide and also in the Netherlands there is an increasing human papillomavirus (HPV)-attributable oropharyngeal cancer incidence. This type of cancer is more common at a younger age than the classical oropharyngeal cancer, which is usually caused by smoking and excessive drinking. Most often, the tumor occurs in the tonsils and at the base of the tongue. This study explored the level of knowledge of dentists about oropharyngeal cancer, its association with the human papillomavirus and their willingness to play a role in prevention. 7.364 digital questionnaires were sent to oral health-care providers and data from 607 dentists was analyzed. 48% of knowledge questions were answered correctly by more than half of the respondents. Significantly more female caregivers were aware of the relationship between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer and the availability of an HPV vaccine. Respondents considered it important that the relationship between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer is discussed with patients and that a protocol is developed that is useful in screening for mouth and throat cancer.
在全球范围内以及荷兰，人乳头瘤病毒（HPV）相关的口咽癌发病率都在上升。这类癌症在较年轻人群中比典型的口咽癌更为常见，典型口咽癌通常由吸烟和过度饮酒引起。肿瘤最常发生在扁桃体和舌根部位。本研究探讨了牙医对口咽癌的了解程度、其与人乳头瘤病毒的关联以及他们在预防中发挥作用的意愿。向口腔保健提供者发送了7364份电子问卷，并对607名牙医的数据进行了分析。超过一半的受访者正确回答了48%的知识问题。明显更多的女性护理人员了解HPV与口咽癌之间的关系以及HPV疫苗的可获得性。受访者认为与患者讨论HPV与口咽癌之间的关系并制定有助于筛查口腔和咽喉癌的方案很重要。
