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Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination and Oropharyngeal Cancer: Knowledge, Perception and Attitude among Italian Pediatric Dentists

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  • Tiziana Cantile

    (Oral Medicine Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, “Federico II” University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy)

  • Stefania Leuci

    (Oral Medicine Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, “Federico II” University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy)

  • Andrea Blasi

    (Oral Medicine Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, “Federico II” University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy)

  • Noemi Coppola

    (Oral Medicine Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, “Federico II” University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy)

  • Roberto Sorrentino

    (Division of Prosthodontics and Digital Dentistry, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, “Federico II” University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy)

  • Gianmaria Fabrizio Ferrazzano

    (Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, School of Paediatric Dentistry, “Federico II” University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy
    Unesco Chair in Health Education and Sustainable Development, Paediatric Dentistry Section, “Federico II” University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy)

  • Michele Davide Mignogna

    (Oral Medicine Unit, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, “Federico II” University of Naples, 80131 Naples, Italy)

Abstract

Background: Pediatric dentists could play a key role in the prevention of human papilloma virus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer (OP-cancer). The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, perception, and attitude on HPV-related OP-cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccination among Italian pediatric dentists. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Pediatric dentists received, by email, a link to participate in the questionnaire online. The questionnaire comprised four parts: (i) demographic information, (ii) knowledge on HPV-related OP-cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccine, (iii–iiii) perceptions and attitude on HPV-related OP-cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccine. Data were statistically analyzed with Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney test and Pearson’s chi-square test. Results: A total of 271 pediatric dentists completed the questionnaire. Results showed a good overall knowledge; a positive perception of their role in HPV disease prevention; a good attitude in discussing sensitive topics; a need for acquiring more information about HPV’s connection to cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccine. Conclusions: Improving educational training programs, as well as informing about prevention of HPV-related OP-cancer, will place pediatric dentists in the front line of HPV diseases primary prevention.

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  • Tiziana Cantile & Stefania Leuci & Andrea Blasi & Noemi Coppola & Roberto Sorrentino & Gianmaria Fabrizio Ferrazzano & Michele Davide Mignogna, 2022. "Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination and Oropharyngeal Cancer: Knowledge, Perception and Attitude among Italian Pediatric Dentists," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(2), pages 1-17, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:2:p:790-:d:722447
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