Head and neck cancer screenings and human papillomavirus knowledge across diverse suburban and urban populations

Michelle T Jesse; Naomi Fei; Eric Goldstein; Ilya Rakitin; Liat Shama; Francis Hall; Tamer Ghanem

doi:10.1016/j.amjoto.2014.10.037

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Head and neck cancer screenings and human papillomavirus knowledge across diverse suburban and urban populations

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Head and neck cancer screenings and human papillomavirus knowledge across diverse suburban and urban populations

Michelle T Jesse, Naomi Fei, Eric Goldstein, Ilya Rakitin, Liat Shama, Francis Hall and Tamer Ghanem

American journal of otolaryngology, Vol.36(2), pp.223-229

03/2015

DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2014.10.037

PMID: 25465321

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Abstract

Minimal research has explored community dwelling adults' knowledge of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in relation to head and neck cancer (HNC). The purpose of this study was to report on community dwelling adults' knowledge of HPV in relation to infection, symptoms, and the development of HNC. Cross-sectional assessment of community-dwelling adults on history of behavioral risk factors for HNC, health literacy, and knowledge regarding HPV in relation to HNC. Of those who completed the measure of health literacy, 17.1% read at or below an 8th grade level. Participants reported a range of history of behaviors putting them at increased risk for HPV and HNC. Respondents answered an average of 67.2% of HPV questions correctly, only one person answered all 15 questions correctly. There were no differences in knowledge of HPV in relation to HNC based upon demographics, suburban versus urban location, health literacy, or cancer history. Adults reported a range of behaviors associated with an increased risk of HPV transmission but also displayed large gaps in knowledge regarding HPV in relation to HNC.

Adult

Age Factors

Aged

Attitude to Health

Cross-Sectional Studies

Female

Head and Neck Neoplasms - diagnosis

Head and Neck Neoplasms - epidemiology

Head and Neck Neoplasms - virology

Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice

Humans

Male

Mass Screening - methods

Middle Aged

Papillomavirus Infections - diagnosis

Papillomavirus Infections - epidemiology

Risk Assessment

Rural Population

Sex Factors

Surveys and Questionnaires

United States

Urban Population

Young Adult

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Title: Subtitle: Head and neck cancer screenings and human papillomavirus knowledge across diverse suburban and urban populations
Creators: Michelle T Jesse - Henry Ford Health System
Naomi Fei - Henry Ford Health System
Eric Goldstein - Henry Ford Health System
Ilya Rakitin - Henry Ford Health System
Liat Shama - Henry Ford Health System
Francis Hall - Henry Ford Health System
Tamer Ghanem - Henry Ford Health System
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: American journal of otolaryngology, Vol.36(2), pp.223-229
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2014.10.037
PMID: 25465321
ISSN: 0196-0709
eISSN: 1532-818X
Language: English
Date published: 03/2015
Academic Unit: Hematology, Oncology, and Blood & Marrow Transplantation; Internal Medicine
Record Identifier: 9984359865102771

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