SynthesisClinical oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain))2016
Human Papillomavirus and Head and Neck Cancer: Psychosocial Impact in Patients and Knowledge of the Link - A Systematic Review.
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- The psychosocial experiences of human papillomavirus (HPV) positive oropharyngeal cancer patients following (chemo)radiotherapy: A systematic review and meta-ethnography.Psycho-oncology · 2022Pooled it
- Non-curative care options for patients with advanced-stage head and neck cancer: Current state of the science and future opportunities.Palliative & supportive care · 2025Review
- Factors associated with shame and stigma among head and neck cancer patients: a cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Parental perceptions of the HPV vaccine for prevention of anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers.Vaccine: X · 2023Article
- Awareness of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers among GPs in The Netherlands: a cross-sectional study.BJGP open · 2022Article
- Results From 10 Years of a Free Oral Cancer Screening Clinic at a Major Academic Health Center.International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics · 2018Article
- A cross-sectional survey of awareness of human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal cancers among general practitioners in the UK.BMJ open · 2018Article
- Application of a Health Literacy Framework to Explore Patients' Knowledge of the Link between HPV and Cancer.Journal of health communication · 2018Article
- Discussing HPV with oropharyngeal cancer patients: A cross-sectional survey of attitudes in health professionals.Oral oncology · 2017Article
- Awareness and knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), HPV-related cancers, and HPV vaccines in an uninsured adult clinic population.Cancer medicine · 2016Article
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Abstract
Head and neck cancer (HNC) currently affects approximately 11 200 people in the UK, with an increasing proportion known to be caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). We undertook a systematic review of studies measuring the psychosocial impact of HPV-related HNC and also studies measuring knowledge about the link between HPV and HNC among different populations. Searches were conducted on MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL Plus and Web of Science, with reference and forward citation searches also carried out on included studies. Studies were selected if they (i) were original peer-reviewed research (qualitative or quantitative), (ii) mentioned HPV and HNC, (iii) measured an aspect of the psychosocial impact of the diagnosis of HPV-related HNC as the dependent variable and/or (iv) measured knowledge of the association between HPV and HNC. In total, 51 papers met the inclusion criteria; 10 measuring psychosocial aspects and 41 measuring knowledge of the link between HPV and HNC. Quality of life in those with HPV-positive HNC was found to be higher, lower or equivalent to those with HPV-negative HNC. Longitudinal studies found quality of life in patients was at its lowest 2-3 months after diagnosis and some studies found quality of life almost returned to baseline levels after 12 months. Knowledge of the link between HPV and HNC was measured among different populations, with the lowest knowledge in the general population and highest in medical and dental professionals. Due to the limited studies carried out with patients measuring the psychosocial impact of a diagnosis of HPV-positive HNC, future work is needed with the partners of HPV-positive HNC patients and health professionals caring for these patients. The limited knowledge of the association between HPV and HNC among the general population also indicates the need for research to explore the information that these populations are receiving.
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