ArticleBMC medicine2024
Breaking barriers: why including boys and men is key to HPV prevention.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Determinants of human papillomavirus vaccination uptake in Nigeria: a mixed-methods systematic review.BMC public health · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative effectiveness and immunogenicity of single-dose and multi-dose human papillomavirus vaccination: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Economic evaluation of 22 HPV vaccination strategies to minimize the risk of penile, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers in Chinese males: A Markov model analysis.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2026Article
- Knowledge of Syphilis and Human Papillomavirus and Associated Factors in a Japanese University Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Co-managing the double burden: strategies for simultaneously tackling infectious and non-communicable diseases.Infectious diseases of poverty · 2026Article
- Adherence to recommended immunization schedule during adolescence: findings of a cross-sectional study in the Southern part of Italy.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Validating sociodemographic disparities in HPV vaccine uptake in a universal, publicly funded, low barrier, school-based immunisation program in the Vancouver Coastal Health region of British Columbia, Canada: A cross-sectional study.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2026Article
- HPV Vaccination Knowledge and Awareness Among Male University Students in Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Vaccines · 2026Article
- Innovations in HPV vaccination and their role in global cervical cancer control: a review.Therapeutic advances in vaccines and immunotherapy · 2026Review
- Human papillomavirus awareness and vaccination willingness among adults in Madagascar: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2025Article
- Addressing male HPV vaccination in China: A narrative review of challenges and opportunities.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2025Review
- Development and Validation of the Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus Scale in Japan.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Mind the Gap: Sex-Specific Drivers of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Uptake in Serbian University Students.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2025Article
- Cervical Cancer in the Era of HPV: Translating Molecular Mechanisms into Preventive Public Health Action.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
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- Detection of Human Papillomavirus in Urogenital Swabs from Male Patients in Northern Serbia.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Despite the common belief that human papillomavirus (HPV) primarily affects women, it is imperative to recognize and address the impact of HPV on boys and men. Overlooking the health implications for males is a notable gap, as efforts have predominantly focused on preventing HPV-related infections in women. This commentary aims to emphasize the importance of HPV awareness and vaccination for boys and men by highlighting the prevalence and consequences of HPV infection, elaborating on the associated health risks, elucidating the benefits of vaccination, and urging readers to recognize the necessity of protecting males from HPV. In addition, the increase in HPV-related cancers in men underscores the urgent need for increased awareness and vaccination. Although specific testing for HPV in men is not available, the inclusion of men and boys in gender-neutral vaccination programs can help reduce the harmful effects of this virus in both genders.
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