Investigating women’s awareness and perceptions on human papillomavirus infection and oropharyngeal cancer in Italy
Giovanna Paduano,
Sara Vaienna,
Giuseppe Maisto
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionThis study explored knowledge, attitudes and behaviors toward human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) among women attending primary care services.MethodsThe cross-sectional study was conducted from September to December 2022 in adult women attending three primary care services in Italy, who were invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire.ResultsOverall, 34.7% of participants know that OPC is HPV-associated; knowledge was higher among women who had personal, fa… Show more
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