Assessment of human papillomavirus awareness in association with head and neck cancer at a screening event

Berger, Michael; Cohen, Erin R.; Shamrock, Alan G.; Chan, Brandon; Lo, Kaming; Sargi, Zoukaa

doi:10.1002/lary.26739

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“…The study reported that women were 2.5 times more likely than men and younger individuals were also more likely to be aware of the HPV link. 19 Younger age groups are more likely to be aware of HPV risk as they are targeted for HPV vaccination. 20,21…”

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Feasibility and acceptance of oral human papillomavirus detection in the dental office

Rindal¹,

Gilbert²,

Carcelén³

et al. 2019

The Journal of the American Dental Association

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Background. Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the principal underlying cause of a dramatic rise in oropharyngeal cancer. Dentistry can play an important role in developing clinical algorithms for secondary prevention. Methods. This cross-sectional pilot study was conducted with practices of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. It evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of screening and testing procedures as judged by practitioners and patients. Tablets were used for patient screening, obtaining consent and administering a confidential oral HPV risk factor survey. Results. Most patients (85%) were comfortable being asked about cigarette use, their sexual behavior (69%), and were interested in participating again (79%). Over 90% of practitioners were comfortable with study procedures except the extra time required for patient participation (75% comfortable). There were no problems with oral rinse collection as reported by patients or practitioners. Conclusions. It is feasible in community dental offices to collect oral rinses for HPV detection and to ask patients explicit questions about sexual history when using a tablet device for confidentiality Practical Implications. Discussing high-risk types of HPV and appropriately assessing that risk is a challenge for dental professionals. These results are positive from a research perspective but do not address the advisability of routine HPV screening in dentistry.

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Feasibility and acceptance of oral human papillomavirus detection in the dental office

Rindal¹,

Gilbert²,

Carcelén³

et al. 2019

The Journal of the American Dental Association

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“…With the rise in Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) related cancers of the head and neck, public awareness of this viral risk factor has increased but is still only at 12 -28% [2][3][4] . Oral sex, increased number of sexual partners, and early age at first sexual encounter are associated with an increased risk of HNC 11 .…”

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“…The general population knowledge of head and neck cancer and its risk factors is poor 2 . The general population is most familiar with smoking as a risk factor for head and neck cancer (HNC), with 54 -65% correctly identifying smoking as a risk factor [2][3][4] . With the rise in Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) related cancers of the head and neck, public awareness of this viral risk factor has increased but is still only at 12 -28% 2-4 .…”

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Patient Awareness of Head and Neck Cancer Risk Factors: Assessment of the General Otolaryngology Population

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Gildener-Leapman

et al. 2020

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OBJECTIVE:The general public's knowledge of the risk factors for head and neck cancer is lacking. The otolaryngology clinic population level of awareness has not yet been reported in the literature. DESIGN: Individual cohort study SETTING: Tertiary academic center PARTICIPANTS: We conducted an anonymous survey of all patients presenting to otolaryngology clinic to assess knowledge of head and neck cancer risk factors. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The main outcome measures were percentage of correct responses for each cancer risk factor and comparison of percent correct between cancer and non-cancer patients. RESULTS: A total of 510 patients were enrolled in the study including 69 patients (13.5%) with a history of head and neck cancer. The most well recognized risk factors by all patients were cigarettes (83.7%) and chewing tobacco (77.5%). Twenty-nine percent of patients correctly identified alcohol as a risk factor. Additional risk factors were poorly recognized.Cancer patients had a similar or better correct response rate than non-cancer patients except for chewing tobacco (68.1% vs 78.9% respectively). CONCLUSION: The general otolaryngology clinic population, especially patients with a history of head and neck cancer, demonstrated improved knowledge of some risk factors for head and neck cancer, but insufficient awareness of alcohol and HPV transmissible behaviors.

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“…Opportunistic screening for HNC is recommended by professional societies during routine healthcare visits[2,3]. Oral cancer maintains a relatively low public awareness[4-6], despite its prevalence as the 6 th most common cancer in the US. For the last decade, our multidisciplinary team has held a HNC screening day to help raise awareness.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Patients were counseled on tobacco cessation, but alcohol cessation guidance was not performed systematically. Given the relatively low public awareness that alcohol is an additive risk factor for HNC[4,6] this provides an opportunity to improve our practices by offering counseling regarding alcohol consumption[9]. We also did not ask patients about sexual habits that have been linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) exposure[10].…”

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Results From 10 Years of a Free Oral Cancer Screening Clinic at a Major Academic Health Center

Blitzer

Rosenberg

Anderson

et al. 2018

International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics

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Assessment of human papillomavirus awareness in association with head and neck cancer at a screening event

Abstract: NA. Laryngoscope, 128:386-392, 2018.

Cited by 11 publications

References 32 publications

Feasibility and acceptance of oral human papillomavirus detection in the dental office

Feasibility and acceptance of oral human papillomavirus detection in the dental office

Patient Awareness of Head and Neck Cancer Risk Factors: Assessment of the General Otolaryngology Population

Results From 10 Years of a Free Oral Cancer Screening Clinic at a Major Academic Health Center

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