Medical Student Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus–Positive Head and Neck Cancer

Laitman, Benjamin M.; Oliver, Kristin; Genden, Eric M.

doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2017.3089

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“…Lack of HPV knowledge in addition to unawareness about the link of HPV with oral/oropharyngeal cancer was seen in recent survey studies with suggested interventional measures including interactive workshops for preclinical students and team-based learning. 20,21,34,35 A recent study that surveyed medical and non-medical students from Ukraine showed a poor level of knowledge regarding HPV-related oral and rectal cancers among all groups of students. 36 Another recent study that surveyed female college students from China, reported similar defect in knowledge about the ability of HPV to cause oral cancer.…”

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“…17,19 Medical students constitute a significant group to be targeted with focused knowledge on specific subjects, including the screening and identification of HPV-related premalignant lesions. 20,21 As future physicians, medical students must be aware of the association between HPV and cancer (e.g., cervical and oropharyngeal cancer), in addition to the need for improved knowledge about HPV. 22,23 Consequently, this knowledge could result in a significant impact on patients' survival through the detection of the premalignant lesions.…”

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“…Knowledge and awareness about HPV could also motivate the recommendation of HPV vaccination. 20,22 Currently, HPV vaccination has not been part of the national immunization program in Jordan, similar to a majority of Arab countries. 24,25 In our previous work that involved a survey among dental students at the University of Jordan (UJ), the knowledge and awareness levels regarding various aspects of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer were satisfactory.…”

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Lack of knowledge regarding HPV and its relation to oropharyngeal cancer among medical students

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Background: Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is an important cause of cancer-related mortality. Early detection of OPC results in a favorable prognosis and higher survival rates. Infection by high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor for OPC with an upward trend globally. Medical students' knowledge and awareness of HPV-related OPC can be crucial in the preventive efforts.Aim: To assess HPV knowledge among medical students at the University of Jordan, with particular focus on its relation to different cancers.Methods: This paper-based survey study was conducted in November 2019. The survey items were based on previously validated surveys used to evaluate HPV-related OPC knowledge among dental students and professionals. To assess HPV knowledge and students' confidence in personal history taking and physical examination, we developed a knowledge and confidence scores that showed acceptable reliability.Results: The total number of participants was 1198 students, with a median age of 21 and female predominance (n = 697, 58.2%). Among the participants, 93.3% heard of HPV prior to this survey (n = 1118). Higher levels of knowledge regarding cervical cancer, OPC and HPV vaccination was seen among clinical students compared to their preclinical counterparts, but their overall HPV knowledge was low. Only 18.4% and 21.0% of the clinical students correctly identified the association of HPV with penile and oropharyngeal cancers, respectively. Additionally, 34.5% of the clinical students were not aware of the availability of HPV vaccines. The majority of students (92.0%) reported that the university courses were their major source of knowledge about HPV. Conclusion:A profound lack of knowledge regarding HPV role in OPC was found among medical students. This insufficiency included several aspects of the virus and its associated diseases. Such gaps in knowledge could have negative consequences in early detection and prevention of OPC and should be addressed by evaluation of the current curriculum.Ayat Al-Haidar, Hajar Ettarras, and Dania Jaafreh have contributed equally to this work.

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“…This invaluable training must start at medical school to alter future career habits. Studies suggest that most pediatricians do not routinely discuss HPV-positive HNC owing to a self-reported lack of knowledge [ 11 ]. Hence, it becomes imperative to examine how we are training our next generation of physicians regarding this epidemic.…”

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Oral cancer knowledge and practice among medical students: A cross-sectional study during the Syrian crisis

Alzabibi

Alolabi

Ali

et al. 2022

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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“…10,11 Due to this epidemiologic shift, HPV-associated head and neck cancer is predicted to exceed the rates of cervical cancer by 2020. 12…”

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Knowledge Gaps among Patients and Providers in HPV‐Related Oropharyngeal Cancer: A Systematic Review

Parsel

Barton

Beatty

et al. 2020

Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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Objective To describe the level of knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) among the general population and health care providers. Data Sources Systematic search was performed on December 20, 2018, using MEDLINE (1966 to December 2018), EMBASE (1975 to December 2018), Web of Science (1900 to December 2018), and CENTRAL (1996 to December 2018) databases. English-language literature involving human subjects was used, and studies were limited to case series, case-control, cohort, and randomized controlled trial designs. Review Methods Studies were included if they assessed knowledge of HPV and HPV-associated OPSCC. The primary outcome measure was the knowledge of HPV-associated OPSCC among the general population and with health care providers. Meta-analysis of proportions was attempted using random-effects model. The PRISMA guidelines were used for accuracy of reporting. Results Thirty-two studies were included with 17,288 participants. There was a high degree of heterogeneity preventing completion of a meta-analysis. Knowledge of HPV and HPV-associated OPSCC varied between the general population and health care providers. The proportion of the general population and health care providers with knowledge of HPV ranged from 16% to 75% and 21% to 84%, respectively. Knowledge of HPV-associated OPSCC was greater in health care providers and ranged from 22% to 100% compared with the general population, which ranged from 7% to 57%. Conclusion There is a knowledge gap of HPV-associated OPSCC for both the general population and health care providers. Additional education may not only increase awareness but may also result in prevention and earlier detection.

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Medical Student Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus–Positive Head and Neck Cancer

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Lack of knowledge regarding HPV and its relation to oropharyngeal cancer among medical students

Lack of knowledge regarding HPV and its relation to oropharyngeal cancer among medical students

Oral cancer knowledge and practice among medical students: A cross-sectional study during the Syrian crisis

Knowledge Gaps among Patients and Providers in HPV‐Related Oropharyngeal Cancer: A Systematic Review

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