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ArticleJournal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale2017

Practices regarding human Papillomavirus counseling and vaccination in head and neck cancer: a Canadian physician questionnaire.

Scott Anderson, Andre Isaac, Caroline C Jeffery, Joan L Robinson, Daniela Migliarese Isaac, Christina Korownyk, Vincent L Biron, Hadi Seikaly

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Article in Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 15 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Scott AndersonDivision of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, 1E4.34, Walter Mackenzie Center 8440 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7, Canada.
Andre IsaacDivision of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, 1E4.34, Walter Mackenzie Center 8440 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7, Canada.
Caroline C JefferyDepartment of Pediatrics, The Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Joan L RobinsonDepartment of Pediatrics, The Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Daniela Migliarese IsaacDepartment of Pediatrics, The Stollery Children's Hospital, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Christina KorownykDepartment of Family Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
Vincent L BironDivision of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, 1E4.34, Walter Mackenzie Center 8440 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7, Canada.
Hadi SeikalyDivision of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, 1E4.34, Walter Mackenzie Center 8440 - 112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7, Canada. hadi.seikaly@albertahealthservices.ca.
University of Alberta · CAStollery Children's Hospital · CAUniversity of Alberta Hospital · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) has recently been implicated as a causative agent in a rapidly growing number of oropharyngeal cancers. Emerging literature supports the hypothesis that HPV vaccination may protect against HPV-related head and neck cancer (HNC) in addition to HPV-related cervical and anogenital disease. While the association between HPV infection and cervical cancer is widely understood, its relation to HNC is less well known. The purpose of this study was to better understand HPV counseling practices for infection and vaccination in relation to HNC of primary care physicians (PCPs), Obstetricians/Gynecologists (OBGYNs), and Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgeons (OHNSs) in Canada.

methodsA Canada-wide electronic questionnaire regarding counseling practices on HPV infection, transmission, and vaccination was designed and distributed to PCPs, OBGYNs, and OHNSs across Canada through electronic and paper-based methods. Basic Descriptive statistics were used to analyze responses.

resultsIn total, 337 physicians responded (239 family physicians, 51 OHNSs, 30 OBGYNs, and 17 pediatricians). Three out of four PCPs reported routine counseling of their patients regarding HPV infection, transmission, and vaccination. Among this group, 68% reported "never" or "rarely" counseling patients that HPV can cause HNC. The most commonly reported reason that PCPs cited for not counseling was a lack of knowledge. The majority of OHNSs (81%) and OBGYNs (97%) counseled patients regarding HPV infection, transmission, and vaccination. However, very few OHNSs (10%) regularly counseled patients with HPV-related HNC about HPV-related anogenital cancer. Similarly, very few OBGYNs (18%) regularly counseled patients with HPV related cervical/anogenital cancer about HPV related HNC.

conclusionsThe rate of counseling on HPV infection, transmission, and vaccination in relation to HNC among PCPs is low. The most common reason is a lack of knowledge. Specialists rarely counsel patients with confirmed HPV-related cancer about other HPV-related malignancies. More research is needed on the relationship between different HPV-related cancers in order to better inform counseling practices.

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Practice Patterns, Physicians'Surveys and QuestionnairesAdultCanadaCounselingFemaleHead and Neck NeoplasmsHealth Care SurveysHealth PromotionHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeeds AssessmentOropharyngeal NeoplasmsPapillomavirus InfectionsPapillomavirus VaccinesPapillomavirus VaccinesCounseling practiceHead and neck cancerHPV

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