Awareness of human papillomavirus in 23 000 Danish men from the general male population
Awareness of human papillomavirus in 23 000 Danish men from the general male population
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DOI：
10.1097/cej.0b013e3283240607
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发表时间：
2009-06-01
影响因子：
2.4
通讯作者：
Kjaer, Susanne K.
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作者：
Nielsen, Ann;Munk, Christian;Kjaer, Susanne K.
人乳头状瘤病毒（HPV）是一种常见的病毒。无论是在男性还是女性中，HPV都会导致很高的发病率，如宫颈癌、阴茎和肛门癌以及生殖器疣。对HPV及其后果的认识对于成功的HPV疫苗接种计划至关重要。在这项研究中，我们评估了丹麦男性对HPV的认识。从一般男性人群中随机抽取18-45岁的男性样本参加研究。参与者填写了一份自我管理的问卷，其中包括有关HPV意识，生活方式和性习惯的问题。在2006年11月至2007年6月期间，超过23 000名男性被纳入研究（参与率约为71%）。总体而言，10%的参与者报告说听说过HPV。与早先在丹麦妇女中进行的一项研究相比，男子的认识水平低于妇女（25%）。较高的教育水平和自我报告的生殖器疣史是听说过HPV的最强预测因素。此外，安全套的使用和良好的自我评价的健康与HPV的认识显着相关。相反，没有发现与年龄，一生中的性伴侣数量，吸烟和饮酒模式的相关性。总之，我们发现丹麦男性对HPV的认识很少。对HPV的认识水平低，特别是在男性中，可能是预防HPV相关疾病的障碍。教育是必要的，以提高这种意识，以确保HPV疫苗接种的成功。欧洲癌症预防杂志18：236-239（C）2009 Wolters Kluwer Health|利平科特威廉姆斯&威尔金斯。
Men play an important role in transmission of human papillomavirus (HPV). Both in men and in women HPV causes great morbidity, such as cervical cancer, penile and anal cancer, and genital warts. The awareness of HPV and its consequences is essential to a successful vaccination program against HPV. In this study, we assessed awareness of HPV in Danish men. A random sample of men aged 18-45 years from the general male population was invited to participate in the study. The participants filled in a self-administered questionnaire with questions concerning awareness of HPV, lifestyle, and sexual habits. In the period from November 2006 to June 2007, more than 23 000 men were included in the study (participation rate approximately 71%). Overall, 10% of the participants reported to have heard of HPV. Comparison with an earlier study in Danish women showed lower awareness in men than in women (25%). Higher educational level and history of self-reported genital warts were the strongest predictors of having heard of HPV. Furthermore, condom use and excellent self-rated health were significantly correlated with awareness of HPV. In contrast no correlations were found with age, lifetime number of sexual partners, and smoking and drinking patterns. In conclusion, we found that awareness of HPV among Danish men was scarce. The low level of awareness of HPV, particularly in men, can be a barrier in preventing HPV-related diseases. Education is warranted to increase such awareness to ensure success of HPV vaccination. European Journal of Cancer Prevention 18:236-239 (C) 2009 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.