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ArticleYonsei medical journal2016

Knowledge of HPV and Surgery among Women Who Underwent Cervical Conization: A Korean Multi-Center Study.

So Yeun Jun, Se Ik Kim, Myong Cheol Lim, Jung Yun Lee, San Hui Lee, Yong Jung Song, Kyoung Chul Chun, Jae Weon Kim, Sang Yoon Park

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  1. Factors Associated with the HPV Vaccination among Korean Americans and Koreans: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021
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9 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.

So Yeun JunCenter for Uterine Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Branch, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.
Se Ik KimDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Myong Cheol LimCenter for Uterine Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Branch, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea. gynlim@gmail.com.
Jung Yun LeeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Institute of Women's Life Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
San Hui LeeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
Yong Jung SongDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
Kyoung Chul ChunDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inje University College of Medicine, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
Jae Weon KimDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Sang Yoon ParkCenter for Uterine Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Branch, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.
National Cancer Center · USSeoul National University · KRInje University Ilsan Paik Hospital · KRNational Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital · KRPusan National University Yangsan Hospital · KRYonsei University · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeHuman papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a well-known cause of cervical cancer, which, along with its precursors, can be diagnosed and treated with cervical conization (CC). This study aimed to assess HPV- and procedure-related knowledge among women who had undergone CC. MATERIALS AND

methodsBetween February and May 2014, consecutive women who had undergone CC at five different educational hospitals were recruited. All patients had undergone a loop electrosurgical excision procedure as the method of CC. A survey was conducted with a self-developed, 29-item questionnaire, measuring knowledge related to HPV and CC. We analyzed the responses of 160 patients who completed the questionnaire.

resultsMean total knowledge scores (±standard deviation) for HPV and CC were 5.2±3.0 of a possible 13.0 and 8.3±4.2 of a possible 16.0, respectively. While 73% of the patients knew that HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer, only 44% knew that HPV is sexually transmitted. The purpose of CC was correctly identified by 71% of the patients. However, 35% failed to indicate the anatomical area resected at the time of CC in the schematic diagram. Women who were younger (p<0.001), had higher education level (p<0.001), and higher family income (p=0.008) had higher knowledge scores. In contrast, neither interval from CC to survey nor disease severity were associated with total knowledge score.

conclusionThe level of knowledge related to HPV and CC was unexpectedly low in women who had undergone CC. Intuitive educational resources may improve this knowledge, and further cohort studies are warranted.

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ConizationHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeSurveys and QuestionnairesAdultCervix UteriFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPapillomaviridaeRepublic of KoreaSexual BehaviorUterine Cervical NeoplasmsYoung Adultcervical cancerhuman papillomavirus (HPV)Knowledgesurgery

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