ArticleBMC infectious diseases2020
Sex differences in the prevalence and determinants of HPV-related external genital lesions in young adults: a national cross-sectional survey in Brazil.
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- Dynamics of Cervical Lesions After Excisional Treatment in Relation to HPV Genotypes and Cytological Findings.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- The Epidemiology of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections in Poland in the Light of the Nationwide HPV Vaccination Program for Children Aged 12-13 and Updated HPV DNA Detection Guidelines.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Unveiling the Therapeutic Horizon: HPV Vaccines and Their Impact on Cutaneous Diseases-A Comprehensive Review.Vaccines · 2024Review
- A systematic review on the impact of alcohol use on sexually transmitted infections.International journal of alcohol and drug research · 2023Article
- Prevalence, Diversity, and Risk Factors for Cervical HPV Infection in Women Screened for Cervical Cancer in Belém, Pará, Northern Brazil.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- The Role of Inflammation in Anal Cancer.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Cervical cancer screening in high-altitude areas in China: A large cross-section study of 25,173 women in northern Tibet.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundExternal genital lesions (EGL) are the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We aimed to evaluate the prevalence, determinants and sex differences in EGL among young adults from Brazil.
methodsOverall, 7694 participants (aged 16 to 25 years) underwent an interview, genital examination and sampling for HPV genotyping.
resultsThe prevalence of EGL was 4.08% (234) and is more frequent in men (5.72%) than women (2.31%) (p < 0.001). Genital lesions were significantly associated with male sex, infection by high-risk and multiple HPV types, having more than two sexual partners in the last year, smoking status and the presence of other STI. While alcohol use was associated with a higher prevalence of EGL in women, same-sex sexual relationship increase the prevalence in men. In the EGL group, 67.79% (p = 0.032) were positive for HPV infection and the types HPV6 and HPV11 were the most prevalent ones.
conclusionThe prevalence of EGL in young adults was consistently high, and most cases were associated with genital HPV infection and STIs. Although men have a higher prevalence, both sexes share most genital lesion determinants. The promotion of sexual education and vaccination especially focus in young men, who are usually outside the targets of primary health care programmes, can prevent EGL in Brazilian young adults.
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