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Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination and Cervical Screening in the Italian Regions: An Overview of the Current State of the Art.

Angela Bechini, Claudia Cosma, Giulia Di Pisa, Alice Fanfani, Giulia Ionita, Davide Liedl, Carla Lunetta, Linda Martorella, Silvia Mele, Lorenzo Stacchini and 6 more

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Article in Vaccines, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors.

Angela BechiniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6013-8779
Claudia CosmaMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0009-0000-6958-0275
Giulia Di PisaMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Alice FanfaniMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Giulia IonitaMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0009-0002-8794-8605
Davide LiedlMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1000-1475
Carla LunettaMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Linda MartorellaMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Silvia MeleMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Lorenzo StacchiniMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-7405-4904
Gabriele VaccaroMedical Specialization School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Ornella ZuccaroDepartment of Prevention and Public Health, Local Health Authority Asl Roma 2, 00182 Rome, Italy.
Stefano ValenteMSD Italia Srl, 00189 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0001-6574-759X
Gian Marco PrandiMSD Italia Srl, 00189 Rome, Italy.
Paolo BonanniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2875-3744
Sara BoccaliniDepartment of Health Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9695-7549

Funding

MSD (Italy) VEAP ID No. 9902
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection and HPV-related cancers can be prevented through vaccinations and mass cervical screening programmes. The Ministry of Health in Italy provides recommendations on primary and secondary prevention of HPV-related diseases, but the 19 Italian regions and 2 autonomous provinces have organisational and decision-making autonomy, with differences in the strategies for offering prevention. The aim of this study is to describe the HPV vaccination and cervical screening offered in all Italian regions. Regional official documents up until 31 December 2021 were first identified. Subsequently, primary and secondary prevention experts from each region were interviewed to validate the previously collected data. The National Immunisation Plan (NIP) 2017-2019 recommends HPV vaccination from the age of 11 for both sexes, with a coverage target of 95%. HPV vaccination is offered free of charge or co-payment. All regions have screening programmes for cervical cancer, using PAP or HPV-DNA tests every three to five years. All regions have an electronic registry for vaccination and screening status. All regions have developed awareness-raising campaigns. It is important to harmonise regional policies with the implementation of information systems integration. The collected data could enhance both regional and national public health initiatives, bolstering the resilience of vaccination programs.

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adolescentscervical cancereliminationHPVimmunizationItalyprimary preventionrecommendationsecondary preventionwomen

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PMID38793755
PMCPMC11125645

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