关于人类乳头瘤病毒感染和疫苗接种意识的性别差异
Vivian Heimbecker1,2, Santina C Bordini3, Ana Carolina Rodrigues2
1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
概括
父母对人类乳头瘤病毒 (HPV) 感染和接种疫苗的知识对于预防疾病至关重要. 需要有针对性的宣传活动,特别是针对男性,以改善巴西的HPV疫苗接种率.
科学领域:
- 公共卫生 公共卫生
- 疫苗学 疫苗学 疫苗学
- 流行病学 流行病学
背景情况:
- 人类乳头瘤病毒 (HPV) 感染是几个癌症的重要危险因素,包括宫癌.
- 尽管巴西为9-14岁儿童提供免费的四价HPV疫苗,但疫苗接种覆盖率仍低于60%.
研究的目的:
- 评估父母/监护人的关于HPV感染及其预防性疫苗接种的知识.
- 研究父母/监护人的更高程度的知识 (HDK) 和社会人口统计特征之间的关联.
主要方法:
- 一项涉及388名适应疫苗接种儿童的家长/监护人的横截面研究.
- 通过自我管理的问卷来收集数据,评估社会人口统计因素,知识和对HPV和疫苗接种的态度.
- HDK定义为正确回答至少70%的基于知识的问题;使用多变量逻辑回归分析.
主要成果:
- 总共分析了343份问卷,其中61.8%的参与者 (212) 显示HDK.
- 男性性别 (OR=0.39) 和较大的家庭规模 (OR=0.48) 与较低的HDK概率有关.
- 熟悉HPV感染史显著增加了HDK的几率 (OR=3.78).
结论:
- 很大一部分父母/监护人对HPV感染和疫苗接种有较高的知识.
- 社会人口结构因素,特别是男性性别和家庭规模,影响家长的知识水平.
- 调查结果强调,需要量身定制的公共卫生战略,以提高家长对HPV和疫苗接种的认识,重点是吸引男性.
相关概念视频
01:30Cancer Vaccines
342
Cancer treatment vaccines are a rapidly evolving field that offers a promising approach to immunotherapy. Unlike traditional vaccines that prevent diseases, cancer treatment vaccines are designed to treat existing cancers by stimulating the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.
Cancer vaccines come in two categories: preventive (prophylactic) and treatment (active). Preventive vaccines, such as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, protect against viruses that cause certain...
Cancer vaccines come in two categories: preventive (prophylactic) and treatment (active). Preventive vaccines, such as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, protect against viruses that cause certain...
342
01:51Vaccinations
44.1K
Overview
44.1K
01:27Panic Disorder
38
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and sudden minutes-long episodes of intense fear, known as panic attacks. These attacks may feel like heart attacks and often happen without warning or a specific cause. They can include symptoms such as rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, chest pain, trembling, sweating, dizziness, and a sense of helplessness. During a panic attack, individuals may feel as though they are experiencing a heart attack or are in a...
38
01:26Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection
11.5K
The hosts' susceptibility to infection depends on several factors. The integrity of the skin and mucous membranes helps protect the body against microbial attacks. When the skin is altered, the chance of infection, limb loss, and even death increases.
The integrity and count of the white blood cells help the body resist pathogens and fight infection. When impaired, it reduces the body's resistance to pathogens. The acidic pH levels of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, and skin...
The integrity and count of the white blood cells help the body resist pathogens and fight infection. When impaired, it reduces the body's resistance to pathogens. The acidic pH levels of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, and skin...
11.5K
01:30Socioemotional Experience and Gender Development
23
Social-emotional experiences and cultural influences play significant roles in shaping gender development. During middle childhood, from ages 6 to 11, peer groups become dominant in reinforcing gender norms. Children in this age group often align with same-gender peer groups, which actively encourage behaviors that conform to traditional gender roles. For instance, boys may be discouraged from engaging in activities perceived as feminine, reinforcing culturally dictated norms about masculinity...
23
01:13Sensitivity, Specificity, and Predicted Value
203
In healthcare diagnostics, laboratory tests play a crucial role in identifying and diagnosing a wide range of medical conditions. However, interpreting test results is not always straightforward. An abnormal test result does not always confirm the presence of a disease, just as a normal result does not guarantee its absence. To assess the reliability of these diagnostic tools, healthcare practitioners rely on two key statistical indicators: sensitivity and specificity.
Sensitivity is the...
Sensitivity is the...
203