Oral sex, cancer and death: sexually transmitted cancers

Upile, Tahwinder; Jerjes, Waseem; Al-Khawalde, Mohammed; Radhi, Hani; Sudhoff, Holger

doi:10.1186/1758-3284-4-31

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“…The aetiopathogenesis of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has been linked to high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection [ 1 – 3 ].While the incidence of SCC of the head and neck is diminishing, that of HPV-related oropharyngeal SCC is increasing [ 4 ]. This implies that different aetiologic mechanisms may be at play [ 5 ] and support the postulate that HPV-associated SCC is a distinct and separate clinical entity from tobacco and alcohol-associated SCC [ 6 , 7 ].…”

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Tobacco use and oral sex practice among dental clinic attendees

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Tobacco use and oral sex (OS) are important risk factors for oral and oropharyngeal Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Little is known about the prevalence of OS practice in South Africa. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of OS practice and tobacco use in a South African patient population. This cross-sectional study used a structured questionnaire to collect socio-demographic characteristics, tobacco use, betel nut use and OS practice data from consenting adults (≥18 years; n = 850). Oral sex practices were recorded for patients 18–45 years-old (n = 514). Data analysis included chi-square and multiple logistic regression analyses. Of the study population, 55.2% (n = 468) were female, 88% (n = 748) self-identified as black Africans and 45.1% (n = 383) were unemployed. Furthermore, 19.7% (n = 167), 6.4% (n = 54) and 2.1% (n = 18) were current smokers, snuff users and betel nut users, respectively. Out of the 514 who answered the questionnaire in relation to OS, 22.8% (n = 115) reported to practice it. Oral sex practice in the age group 18–45 years was most common among the self-identified white participants (41.9%); and among tobacco users than among non-tobacco users (30.9% vs. 20.5%; p = 0.022). A multivariable-adjusted regression model showed that white South Africans were more likely to use tobacco than black Africans (OR = 5.25; 95% CI = 2.21–12.47). The practice of OS was more likely among those 18–35 years-old (OR = 1.67; 95% CI = 1.01–2.74), but had no significant association with tobacco use (OR = 1.06; 95% CI = 0.62–1.83). The observed age and ethnic differences in both risk behaviours suggest a need for targeted population intervention in order to reduce the risk for oral HPV infection.

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Tobacco use and oral sex practice among dental clinic attendees

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“…This is an encouraging indication that safer sex behaviors may be extending to oral sex. In an era of increasing awareness that oral HPV may predispose to head and neck cancers 14,15 and increasing incidence of pharyngeal infections with Chlamydia and gonorrhea, 16 behavioral interventions designed to further increase the number of YBMSM always using condoms for oral sex may be warranted. -Although more definitive investigations are warranted, the findings from this study suggest the possibility that these interventions may especially benefit men by a focus on the sex-positive aspects of condom use particularly the role condoms may have regarding -better sex.‖…”

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Antecedents of Condom-Protected Oral Sex Among Young Black MSM

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et al. 2017

International Journal of Sexual Health

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Oral sex among men who have sex with men is a common mode of STI transmission. This study identified the prevalence and antecedents of condom-protected oral sex among a sample of 526 young Black MSM having oral sex in the past 90 days. Men engaging in condomless anal receptive sex were less likely to report always using condoms for oral sex (P = .007). Men agreeing that-condoms help me have better sex‖ (P = .004) and those indicating always discussing condom use before sex were more likely to always use condoms for oral sex (P = .002). These identified antecedents may inform behavioral intervention efforts.

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“…In summary, drawing social attention and education to promote safer oral sex is worthwhile, especially among STD‐vulnerable groups. Use of condom, brushing the teeth, and taking a bath are simple and effective methods to prevent sexual transmission of oral cancer .…”

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Oral sex and risk of oral cancer: a meta-analysis of observational studies

et al. 2015

Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine

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Oral sex, cancer and death: sexually transmitted cancers

Cited by 13 publications

References 24 publications

Tobacco use and oral sex practice among dental clinic attendees

Tobacco use and oral sex practice among dental clinic attendees

Antecedents of Condom-Protected Oral Sex Among Young Black MSM

Oral sex and risk of oral cancer: a meta-analysis of observational studies

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