Knowledge of Chinese dentists on HPV, their willingness and barriers to recommend HPV vaccination to patients

Xu, Haoyue; Song, Kai; Qin, Lizheng; Qu, Yi; Niu, Qifang; Li, Bo; Han, Zhengxue

doi:10.1080/21645515.2021.1885967

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“…In summary, our results on knowledge were in line with the study of Patel et al, assessing Arizona dentists’ and dental hygienists’ knowledge and attitudes about HPV-related OP-cancer, reporting that most responders answered HPV knowledge questions correctly [ 15 ]. In contrast, a very recent study assessing knowledge of Chinese dentists on HPV showed scant knowledge on the matter [ 32 ].…”

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Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination and Oropharyngeal Cancer: Knowledge, Perception and Attitude among Italian Pediatric Dentists

Cantile¹,

Leuci²,

Blasi³

et al. 2022

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Background: Pediatric dentists could play a key role in the prevention of human papilloma virus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer (OP-cancer). The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, perception, and attitude on HPV-related OP-cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccination among Italian pediatric dentists. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Pediatric dentists received, by email, a link to participate in the questionnaire online. The questionnaire comprised four parts: (i) demographic information, (ii) knowledge on HPV-related OP-cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccine, (iii–iiii) perceptions and attitude on HPV-related OP-cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccine. Data were statistically analyzed with Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney test and Pearson’s chi-square test. Results: A total of 271 pediatric dentists completed the questionnaire. Results showed a good overall knowledge; a positive perception of their role in HPV disease prevention; a good attitude in discussing sensitive topics; a need for acquiring more information about HPV’s connection to cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccine. Conclusions: Improving educational training programs, as well as informing about prevention of HPV-related OP-cancer, will place pediatric dentists in the front line of HPV diseases primary prevention.

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