Cancer Prevention: HPV Vaccination

Thomas, Tami L.

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2016.05.007

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“…Nowadays, vaccination is one of the most effective and economical strategies for humans and animals to control and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. It is worth noting that, in recent years, with the advancement of immunology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, etc., some intractable cancers have been included in the scope of vaccination targets, and great therapeutic effects in some patients have been achieved [199,200]. Traditionally, vaccines are mainly delivered by intramuscular injection, but this route generally cannot induce effective mucosal immunity.…”

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Chitosan Derivatives and Their Application in Biomedicine

Wang

Meng

et al. 2020

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Chitosan is a product of the deacetylation of chitin, which is widely found in nature. Chitosan is insoluble in water and most organic solvents, which seriously limits both its application scope and applicable fields. However, chitosan contains active functional groups that are liable to chemical reactions; thus, chitosan derivatives can be obtained through the chemical modification of chitosan. The modification of chitosan has been an important aspect of chitosan research, showing a better solubility, pH-sensitive targeting, an increased number of delivery systems, etc. This review summarizes the modification of chitosan by acylation, carboxylation, alkylation, and quaternization in order to improve the water solubility, pH sensitivity, and the targeting of chitosan derivatives. The applications of chitosan derivatives in the antibacterial, sustained slowly release, targeting, and delivery system fields are also described. Chitosan derivatives will have a large impact and show potential in biomedicine for the development of drugs in future.

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Section: Applications Of Chitosan Derivative Nanoparticles In Mucosalmentioning

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Chitosan Derivatives and Their Application in Biomedicine

Wang

Meng

et al. 2020

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“…Each year, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes about 34,800 new cancer cases in the United States [1]. HPV vaccination among adolescents offers an important opportunity to prevent cervical and other cancers in adulthood [2]. However, across the US, HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents remains low, with only 54% of 13-17 years old completing the recommended course of the vaccine as of 2019.…”

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Exploring attitudes of adolescents and caregivers towards community-based delivery of the HPV vaccine: a qualitative study

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Background Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among adolescents is an important strategy to prevent cervical and other cancers in adulthood. However, uptake remains far below the Healthy People 2020 targets for the US. Given the barriers to population-level vaccination policies and challenges to incorporating additional action items during clinical visits, we sought to explore alternative delivery mechanisms, specifically delivery of the vaccine in community settings. Methods We conducted six focus groups (three with adolescents aged 11–14 who had not received the HPV vaccine and three with caregivers of adolescents meeting those criteria) from Black, Latino, and Brazilian communities in Massachusetts. We utilized a framework analysis approach that involved a multi-stage coding process employing both prefigured and emergent codes. Initial interpretations were refined through consultation with an advisory board. Results Adolescents and caregivers expressed a range of concerns about the HPV vaccine and also described interest in learning more about the vaccine, emphasizing the importance of a relationship with a trusted provider as a facilitator of vaccine acceptance. Regarding community-based delivery of the vaccine, reactions were mainly negative. However, adolescents and caregivers noted that receiving information in community settings that could seed a conversation with a trusted provider would be welcome. Interestingly, the notion of a trusted provider seemed to extend broadly to practitioners linked to the trusted main provider. Conclusions The study highlights an opportunity for increasing HPV vaccination among some racial and ethnic minority populations by leveraging trusted community organizations to provide information and seed conversations with a potentially broad group of trusted providers. A task-shifting approach, or reliance on staff with fewer formal credentials, may offer opportunities to support vaccination in resource-constrained settings.

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“…Research has identified that health professionals play an important role in vaccines uptake. Moreover, there is a lack of initiatives to improve education among undergraduate healthcare students about HPV infection, consequences, and prevention [10]. For a large majority of these young adults (women or men), the internet is the main and only source of information.…”

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Human Papillomavirus Infection and Vaccination: Knowledge, Attitude and Perception among Undergraduate Men and Women Healthcare University Students in Switzerland

Jeannot

Viviano

Follonier³

et al. 2019

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Background: Human Papillomavirus is a common sexually transmitted infection, representing the main cause of genital warts and cervical cancer. The objective of this study was to evaluate basic knowledge and beliefs regarding HPV infection and HPV vaccine among undergraduate healthcare men and women students, as well as their attitudes towards HPV vaccine. Methods: Undergraduate women and men (nursing and midwifery curses) attending three Schools of Health Sciences located in Switzerland. A total of 427 women and 223 men have completed the web questionnaire, which included questions on their socio-demographic background and about basic knowledge and attitudes toward the HPV infection and vaccination. Results: Women undergraduate students have a better knowledge of HPV infection than their men counterparts, although there was a significant gap in knowledge of the disease’s mode of transmission and prevention. Among women, 72.6% of respondents reported having received at least one dose of HPV vaccines versus 31.4% for men respondents. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed a poor understanding among undergraduate healthcare men and women students about the HPV infection, its mode of transmission and its prevention. Our findings highlight the need to improve education on HPV for undergraduate healthcare students in order to increase the awareness of the disease.

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Cancer Prevention: HPV Vaccination

Cited by 21 publications

References 53 publications

Chitosan Derivatives and Their Application in Biomedicine

Chitosan Derivatives and Their Application in Biomedicine

Exploring attitudes of adolescents and caregivers towards community-based delivery of the HPV vaccine: a qualitative study

Human Papillomavirus Infection and Vaccination: Knowledge, Attitude and Perception among Undergraduate Men and Women Healthcare University Students in Switzerland

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