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Objetivo: objetivo identificar o conhecimento dos acadêmicos de enfermagem relacionados à temática do Papiloma Vírus Humano. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com abordagem quantitativa, desenvolvida em uma faculdade de cunho privado. Participaram da pesquisa ocorrida no período de setembro de 2022 um total de156 acadêmicos de enfermagem. Resultados: O estudo demonstrou que 70,5% (110) dos alunos são mulheres, fato este que demonstra ser uma realidade na profissão. Diante dos questionamentos sobre Papiloma Vírus Humano, 94,9% (148) afirmaram que o Papiloma Vírus Humano é uma infecção sexualmente transmissível, ainda assim afirmaram em sua maioria que as mulheres são público alvo do vírus, como também, confirmam que é através do contato com lesões 42,3% (107) que o vírus é transmitido. Conclusão: Dessa forma, após avaliações dos dados obtidos foi possível notar que os acadêmicos ao se matricularem na faculdade já possuem conhecimentos empíricos e ao passarem pelas disciplinas na universidade esse conhecimento tornam-secientíficos. (AU)
Objective: To identify the knowledge of nursing students related to the Human Papilloma Virus theme. Method: This is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach, developed in a private college. A total of156 nursing students participated in the research that occurred in the period of September 2022. Results: The study showed that 70.5% (110) of the students are women, a fact that demonstrates that this is a reality in the profession. When asked about Human Papilloma Virus, 94.9% (148) said that the Human Papilloma Virus is a sexually transmitted infection, yet they mostly said that women are the target of the virus, as well as confirm that it is through contact with lesions that 42.3% (107) that the virus is transmitted. Conclusion: Thus, after evaluating the data obtained, it was possible to notice that when the students enrolled in college they already have empirical knowledge, and by going through the disciplines at the university this knowledge becomes scientific.(AU)
Objetivo: Identificar los conocimientos de los estudiantes de enfermería relacionados con el tema Virus del Papiloma Humano. Método: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo con abordaje cuantitativo, desarrollado en una facultad privada. Participaram da pesquisa ocorrida no período de setembro de 2022 um total de156 acadêmicos de enfermagem. Resultados: El estudio mostró que el 70,5% (110) de los estudiantes son mujeres, un hecho que demuestra ser una realidad en la profesión. Frente a las preguntas sobre el Virus del Papiloma Humano, 94,9% (148) dijeron que el Virus del Papiloma Humano es una infección de transmisión sexual, sin embargo, en su mayoría dijeron que las mujeres son el público objetivo del virus, así como confirmar que es a través del contacto con las lesiones 42,3% (107) que el virus se transmite. Conclusión: Así, después de evaluar los datos obtenidos, fue posible notar que los alumnos matriculados en la facultad ya poseen conocimientos empíricos y al pasar por las disciplinas en la universidad estos conocimientos se tornan científicos.(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Students, Nursing , Nursing , PapillomaviridaeABSTRACT
Background: Human Papilloma virus (HPV) infection is the most common viral infection of the genital tract; is sexually transmitted with the highest rates observed in young women. This study assessed the level of knowledge of HPV and cervical cancer among adolescent girls in Port Harcourt metropolis, Nigeria. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey among 328 in-school female secondary school students aged 9 - 19 years, selected via multi-stage sampling. Information on socio-demographics, knowledge of HPV and cervical cancer and sexual history were collected using a self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23 and Chi square test was used to establish associations. Results: Only 38.2% and 30% had heard of cervical cancer and HPV respectively; the media being the most common source. Knowledge of transmission, risk factors, sequelae and prevention of infection was poor (75%). About 20.2% were aware of the causal association between HPV infection and cervical cancer. Some (3.1%) were sexually exposed and practiced unprotected sexual intercourse. Median age at sexual debut was 11 years. Older and private school students (15-19years) had better knowledge Conclusion: The level of knowledge of HPV, cervical cancer, their association and risk factors, among adolescent girls in Port Harcourt metropolis is poor. Some adolescents engage in sexual practices that put them at risk for HPV infection. Social media and upper primary and secondary school-based approach to HPV health promotion should be explored to provide detailed adolescent-friendly information to guide in prevention of HPV infection and cervical cancer.
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Humans , Virus Diseases , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms , Papillomaviridae , Adolescent Health , Reproductive Tract InfectionsABSTRACT
Objetivo: analisar a realidade dos adolescentes brasileiros no contexto do papilomavírus humano, bem como dissertar sobre as atuais formas de prevenção encontradas para essa doença e como estas têm sido utilizadas. Método: trata-se de uma revisão integrativa, alicerçada em três bases de dados, LILACS, ScIELO e BDENF, buscando priorizar as publicações mais recentes e mais relevantes para o andamento e fundamentação do estudo. Resultados: foram escolhidos 9 artigos que estão relacionados com o tema para compor o estudo. De maneira geral, o HPV causa o aparecimento de verrugas em diversas regiões, mas principalmente nas regiões genitais. Tem como meio de transmissão o contato de mucosas, devido a isso é considerada uma enfermidade sexualmente transmissível. Conclusão: a grande maioria dos adolescentes não possui conhecimento sobre o que é a doença causada pelo vírus nem o porquê precisa ser vacinado. O estudo demonstrou também que o número de vacinações, de campanhas de conscientização, educação e de conhecimento dos adolescentes, está abaixo do desejado.
Objective: to analyze the reality of Brazilian adolescents in the context of human papillomavirus, as well as to discuss the current forms of prevention found for this disease and how these have been used. Method: this is an integrative review, based on three databases, LILACS, ScIELO and BDENF, seeking to prioritize the most recent publications and most relevant for the progress and rationale of the study. Results: 9 articles were chosen that are related to the theme to make up the study. In general, HPV causes the appearance of warts in several regions, but mainly in the genital regions. Its means of transmission is the contact of mucous membranes, due to this is considered a sexually transmitted disease. Conclusion: the vast majority of adolescents do not have knowledge about what is the disease caused by the virus or why it needs to be vaccinated. The study also showed that the number of vaccinations, awareness campaigns, education and knowledge of adolescents, is below the desired.
Objetivo: analizar la realidad de los adolescentes brasileños en el contexto del virus del papiloma humano, así como discutir las formas actuales de prevención encontradas para esta enfermedad y cómo se han utilizado. Método: se trata de una revisión integradora, basada en tres bases de datos, LILACS, ScIELO y BDENF, que busca priorizar las publicaciones más recientes y más relevantes para el progreso y la justificación del estudio. Resultados: Se eligieron 9 artículos relacionados con la temática para conformar el estudio. En general, el VPH causa la aparición de verrugas en varias regiones, pero principalmente en las regiones genitales. Su medio de transmisión es el contacto de las membranas mucosas, debido a esto se considera una enfermedad de transmisión sexual. Conclusión: la gran mayoría de los adolescentes no tienen conocimiento sobre cuál es la enfermedad causada por el virus o por qué necesita ser vacunada. El estudio también mostró que el número de vacunas, campañas de sensibilización, educación y conocimiento de los adolescentes, está por debajo de lo deseado.
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Papillomaviridae , Vaccines , AdolescentABSTRACT
Objetivo: nuestro objetivo principal fue evaluar la prevalencia de citología anal patológica en mujeres con antecedentes de neoplasia intraepitelial cervical. Métodos: se trata de un estudio de cohorte transversal desde mayo de 2018 a agosto de 2020 en el Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell. Se estudiaron dos cohortes: una de mujeres que tenían diagnóstico de neoplasia intraepitelial cervical y otra de control de mujeres sanas que asistieron al control, con una proporción de 2:1. Se calculó un tamaño muestral total de 205 pacientes, siendo 135 pacientes con NIC con un IC del 95%, suponiendo una prevalencia del 10% de lesiones preneoplásicas anales. El tamaño muestral de la cohorte control fue de 70 pacientes según la relación preestablecida. Resultados: se encontró asociación entre la presencia de lesiones premalignas cervicales y anomalías epiteliales detectadas en la citología anal, con un cociente de prevalencia de 1,77 (IC del 95%: 1,19-2,62) y un odds ratio de 2,69 (1,36-5,30). No se encontraron diferencias significativas en las variables de raza, tipo de relación sexual o tabaquismo. Conclusiones: nuestro estudio concluye que existe una asociación entre la neoplasia intraepitelial cervical relacionada con el VPH y la citología anal patológica.
Objective: the main objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of anal cytology in women with a history of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Method: cohort transversal study conducted from May, 2018 until August, 2020 at Pereira Rossell Hospital. Two cohorts were studied, one of which included women with a diagnosis of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and the other one included healthy women who attended their routine follow up, in a 2:1 ratio. The total size of the sample was 205 patients, 135 of which were patients with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (confidence interval being 95%), presuming a 10% prevalence of anal pre-neoplasic lesions. The sample size of the control cohort was 70 patients as per the pre-defined ratio. Results: a association was found between the presence of malignant lesions of the cervix and epithelial anomalies detected in the anal cytology, with a prevalence coefficient of 1.77 (CI: 95%: 1,19 - 2,62) and odds ratio of 2,69 (1,36 - 5,30). No significant differences were found between race, type of sexual relationships or smoking variables. Conclusions: our study concludes there is an association between cervical intraepithelial neoplasia related to HPV and pathological anal screening.
Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de citologia anal patológica em mulheres com história de neoplasia intraepitelial cervical. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de coorte transversal de maio de 2018 a agosto de 2020, no Hospital Pereira Rossell. Foram estudadas duas coortes, uma de mulheres com diagnóstico de neoplasia intraepitelial cervical e outra de controle de mulheres saudáveis que compareceram ao controle na proporção de 2:1. Foi calculada uma amostra total de 205 pacientes, 135 pacientes com NIC com um IC de 95%, assumindo uma prevalência de 10% de lesões pré-neoplásicas anais. O tamanho da amostra da coorte controle foi de 70 pacientes de acordo com a relação pré-estabelecida. Resultados: Foi encontrada associação entre a presença de lesões pré-malignas cervicais e anormalidades epiteliais detectadas na citologia anal, com razão de prevalência de 1,77 (IC 95%: 1,19 - 2,62) e odds ratio 2,69 (1,36-5,30). Não foram encontradas diferenças significativas nas variáveis raça, tipo de relação sexual ou tabagismo. Conclusões: Nossos resultados mostram uma associação entre neoplasia intraepitelial cervical relacionada ao HPV e citologia anal patológica.
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Humans , Female , Uterine Cervical Dysplasia , Mass Screening , PapillomaviridaeABSTRACT
El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar el conocimiento sobre el Virus del Papiloma Humano (VPH) en estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de Guayaquil, Se realizó una investigación con alcance descriptivo y transaccional, con una población constituida por 3000 estudiantes universitarios, y una muestra probabilística de 332. La técnica empleada fué la encuesta y el instrumento de recolección de la información, un cuestionario con 15 preguntas. El conocimiento de esta enfermedad se determinó mediante una escala de valoración en las siguientes categorías: Insuficiente: de 1-3; Regular: 4-6; Bueno: 7-9; Muy Bueno; 10-12 y Excelente: 13-15. Se realizó la prueba de Kolmogorov- Smirnov para determinar la normalidad de la distribución de datos y la prueba del Chi-cuadrado para la comprobación de las hipótesis planteadas, los datos se procesaron con el paquete estadístico SPSS 21,0. Se concluye que existe una asociación significativa entre el grado de conocimiento del papiloma humano con la edad y el sexo de los estudiantes universitarios(AU)
The objective of the present study was to determine the knowledge about the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in university students in the city of Guayaquil. An investigation with a descriptive and cross-sectional scope was carried out, with a population made up of 3000 university students, and a probabilistic sample of 332. The technique used was the survey and the data collection instrument, a questionnaire with 15 questions. Knowledge of this disease was determined using an assessment scale in the following categories: Insufficient: 1-3; Regular: 4-6; Good: 7-9; Very good; 10-12 and Excellent: 13-15. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was performed to determine the normality of the data distribution and the Chi-square test to verify the hypotheses proposed, the data was processed with the SPSS 25.0 statistical package. It is concluded that there is a significant association between the degree of knowledge of the human papilloma with the age and sex of university students(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Perception , Students/psychology , Universities/statistics & numerical data , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Papillomavirus Infections/psychology , Papillomaviridae , Sex Factors , Age Factors , Papillomavirus Infections/prevention & control , EcuadorABSTRACT
El cáncer de cérvix en el 99% de los casos, es causado por el Virus del Papiloma Humano (VPH) de alto riesgo, su prevalencia es elevada en países de bajos ingresos debido a la escasez de recursos para realizar programas generalizados de detección precoz, inmunización y tratamiento adecuado. El objetivo de la investigación fue identificar la frecuencia y los factores de riesgo de las infecciones del VPH de alto riesgo, en mujeres de 21 a 65 años de tres cantones de la zona 6 del Ecuador, periodo 2019. Este fue un estudio analítico, de corte transversal; con una muestra de registros clínicos de 109 pacientes encuestadas a partir del proyecto de epidemiologia en la provincia de El Oro que cumplieron los criterios inclusión. Los datos se recogieron en un formulario validado por método Delphi. Se usó programa SPSS v 24, para la asociación de las variables: Intervalo de Confianza 95%, Chi cuadrado (con valor de p < 0.05), Odds Ratio. Los resultados observados fueron de 31 (28,4%) casos de pacientes con VPH AR, de estas se identificó como el genotipo más común al VPH AR 39 (11,01%) en las participantes del estudio, seguido del VPH AR 31 (8,26%). Fueron factores considerados asociados a la infección del VPH AR sin significancia estadística el inicio de la vida sexual (IVSA) antes de los 20 años (OR = 1,2); y el número de parejas sexuales igual o mayor a 2 (OR = 1,7). Se concluye que el inicio de vida sexual temprano y el numero compañeros sexuales fueron factores asociados, pero sin significancia estadística.
Cervical cancer in 99% of cases is caused by high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV), its prevalence is high in low-income countries due to the scarcity of resources for widespread early detection programs, immunization and adequate treatment. The objective of the research was to identify the frequency and risk factors of high-risk HPV infections in women aged 21 to 65 years in three cantons of zone 6 of Ecuador, period 2019. This was an analytical, cross-sectional study; with a sample of clinical records of 109 patients surveyed from the epidemiology project in the province of El Oro who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected in a form validated by Delphi method. SPSS v 24 software was used for the association of variables: 95% confidence interval, Chi-square (with p value < 0.05), Odds Ratio. The results observed were 31 (28.4%) cases of patients with AR HPV, of which AR HPV 39 (11.01%) was identified as the most common genotype in the study participants, followed by AR HPV 31 (8.26%). Factors considered to be associated with AR HPV infection without statistical significance were sexual debut before the age of 20 years (OR = 1.2); and the number of sexual partners equal to or greater than 2 (OR = 1.7). It was concluded that early sexual debut and the number of sexual partners were associated factors, but without statistical significance.
Em 99% dos casos, o câncer cervical é causado pelo papilomavírus humano de alto risco (HPV), e sua prevalência é alta em países de baixa renda devido à escassez de recursos para a detecção precoce generalizada, imunização e programas de tratamento adequados. O objetivo da pesquisa era identificar a freqüência e fatores de risco para infecções por HPV de alto risco em mulheres entre 21-65 anos de idade em três cantões da zona 6 do Equador, período 2019. Este foi um estudo analítico de corte transversal com uma amostra de registros clínicos de 109 pacientes pesquisados do projeto de epidemiologia na província de El Oro que preenchiam os critérios de inclusão. Os dados foram coletados em um formulário validado pelo método Delphi. O software SPSS v 24 foi utilizado para a associação de variáveis: Intervalo de confiança 95%, Qui-quadrado (com valor de p < 0,05), Odds Ratio. Os resultados observados foram 31 (28,4%) casos de pacientes com AR HPV, dos quais AR HPV 39 (11,01%) foi identificado como o genótipo mais comum nos participantes do estudo, seguido por AR HPV 31 (8,26%). Fatores considerados associados à infecção por AR HPV sem significado estatístico foram a iniciação sexual (SAIV) antes dos 20 anos de idade (OR = 1,2); e número de parceiros sexuais igual ou maior que 2 (OR = 1,7). Concluímos que a estreia sexual precoce e o número de parceiros sexuais foram fatores associados, mas sem significado estatístico.
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Papillomaviridae , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms , NeoplasmsABSTRACT
El virus del papiloma humano es una infección prevalente, que puede infectar cualquier mucosa del cuerpo y causar verrugas genitales externas o condilomas genitales y cáncer de cuello uterino. El tratamiento es difícil con una alta recurrencia y persistencia de las mismas, lo que afecta mayormente a mujeres jóvenes. El objetivo del presente estudio fue realizar una comparación entre inmunomoduladores y crioterapia para el tratamiento de lesiones genitales en mujeres con VPH. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de la literatura científica, entre inmunomoduladores y crioterapia para el tratamiento de lesiones genitales en mujeres con VPH de los últimos 20 años, donde se identificaron publicaciones de revisiones sistemáticas y metaanálisis. Se concluyó que la elección de los inmunomoduladores al igual que la crioterapia es mejor utilizarlos cuando existe lesiones clínicas inducidas por el VPH en la región genital y perianal en mujeres, dependiendo de la cantidad, el tamaño, la gravedad, la ubicación de las verrugas y las preferencias del paciente.
Human papillomavirus is a prevalent infection, which can infect any mucosa of the body and cause external genital warts or genital warts and cervical cancer. Treatment is difficult with a high recurrence and persistence of the same, which mainly affects young women. The objective of the present study was to compare immunomodulators and cryotherapy for the treatment of genital lesions in women with HPV. A narrative bibliographic review of the scientific literature was carried out, between immunomodulators and cryotherapy for the treatment of genital lesions in women with HPV of the last 20 years, where publications of systematic reviews and meta-analyses were identified. It was concluded that the choice of immunomodulators, like cryotherapy, is better used when there are clinical lesions induced by HPV in the genital and perianal region in women, depending on the number, size, severity, location of the warts and patient preferences.
O papilomavírus humano é uma infecção prevalente, que pode infectar qualquer mucosa do corpo e causar verrugas genitais externas ou verrugas genitais e câncer cervical. O tratamento é difícil com alta recorrência e persistência da mesma, que acomete principalmente mulheres jovens. O objetivo do presente estudo foi comparar imunomoduladores e crioterapia para o tratamento de lesões genitais em mulheres com HPV. Foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica narrativa da literatura científica, entre imunomoduladores e crioterapia para tratamento de lesões genitais em mulheres com HPV dos últimos 20 anos, onde foram identificadas publicações de revisões sistemáticas e metanálises. Concluiu-se que a escolha de imunomoduladores, como a crioterapia, é melhor utilizada quando há lesões clínicas induzidas pelo HPV na região genital e perianal em mulheres, dependendo do número, tamanho, gravidade, localização das verrugas e preferências da paciente.
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Cryotherapy , PapillomaviridaeABSTRACT
O papiloma vírus humano (HPV) é classificado como uma doença sexualmente transmissível, sendo esse vírus de DNA de fita dupla associado convencionalmente ao câncer de colo de útero, entretanto, em estudos mais recentes esse vírus também foi associado ao carcinoma de células escamosas de orofaringe (CCEO). Nesse sentido, essa re-visão sistemática tem como objetivo mostrar a relação entre o HPV e o CCEO. Dessa forma, foram utilizadas as bases de dados PubMed, The Cochrane Library, BioOne, Lilacs e Scielo com artigos publicados no período entre janeiro de 2010 e junho de 2020 com publicações nos idiomas: português, espanhol e inglês, respeitando os cri-térios de inclusão e exclusão. Foram considerados elegíveis 11 artigos que apresentaram a relação com a infecção de orofaringe e com o HPV. Apesar do alto número de artigos encontrados pela busca da relação com o HPV com neoplasias em diferentes regiões do corpo, foi possível compreender a relação presente entre o CCEO e a infecção causada pelo HPV através de um modelo de estratificação PRISMA. Assim, foi demonstrado, além da presença dessa relação, a necessidade de métodos diagnósticos mais rápidos, acessíveis e eficazes para apresentação correta entre patologia e fator etiológico. (AU)
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is classified as a sexually transmitted disease, in which this double-stranded DNA virus is often associated with cervical cancer. However, in more recent studies, this virus has also been associated with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Therefore, this systematic review aims to show the relationship between HPV and CCEO. Thus, Pubmed, The Cochrane Library, Bioone, Lilacs and Scielo databases were used with articles published between January 2010 and June 2020 encompassing publications in Portuguese, Spanish and English, respecting the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of eleven articles that presented a relationship with oropharyngeal infection and HPV were considered eligible. Despite the high number of articles found by the search for the association between HPV and neoplasms in different regions of the body, it was possible to understand the association between CCEO and the infection caused by HPV, through a PRISMA stratification model. Thus, it was demonstrated, in addition to the presence of this association, the need for faster, more accessible and effective diagnostic methods for the correct presentation of pathology and etiological factor. (AU)
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Humans , Oropharynx , Mouth Neoplasms , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell , PapillomaviridaeABSTRACT
El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la presencia del Virus Papiloma Humano (VPH) tipo 16 y 18 en biopsias de tejido mamario parafinado de pacientes con diagnóstico clínico de cáncer de mama. Se analizaron 32 biopsias de cáncer de mama embebidas en parafina para detectar el ADN de VPH mediante PCR en tiempo real, los iniciadores estuvieron dirigidos al gen E6. Se evaluaron el tipo histológico, grado histológico y la sobreexpresión de C-erB2 y Ki-67 mediante inmunohistoquímica. El 84,38% (27) fueron positivos para VPH, el 25% (8) fueron positivos para VPH-16 y el 59,38% (19) para VPH-18. El 15,63% (5) de las muestras presentaron infección mixta. Se evidenció la sobrexpresión de C-erbB2 y Ki-67 en 6,25% (2) de las muestras positivas para VPH-16 y 15,63% (5) de las muestras positivas para VPH-18. Se detectó ADN de VPH-16 y VPH-18 en las muestras de biopsias analizadas mediante PCR en tiempo real.
The aim of this study was to determine the presence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 and 18 in biopsies of paraffin-embedded breast tissue from patients with clinically diagnosed breast cancer. 32 paraffin-embedded breast cancer biopsies were analyzed in order to detect HPV DNA by real-time PCR, the primers were directed at the E6 gene. The histological type, histological grade and overexpression of C-erB2 and Ki-67 were evaluated by immunohistochemistry. 84.38% (27) of the samples were positive for HPV, 25% (8) were positive for HPV-16 and 59.38% (19) were positive for HPV-18. Mixed infection was found in 15.63% (5) of the samples. Overexpression of C-erbB2 and Ki-67 was seen in 6.25% (2) of the samples positive for HPV-16 and in 15.63% (5) samples positive for HPV-18. HPV-16 and HPV-18 DNA was detected in the biopsy samples analyzed by real-time PCR.
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Humans , Female , Breast Neoplasms , Human papillomavirus 16 , Human papillomavirus 18 , Papillomaviridae , Tissues , Biopsy , Immunohistochemistry , Clinical Diagnosis , Polymerase Chain ReactionABSTRACT
O papilomavírus humano (HPV) é a doença sexualmente transmissível mais comum em todo o mundo, mais de 150 tipos de HPV já foram identificados, sendo que 25 tipos estão associados a lesões em cavidade oral e genital. O diagnóstico e tratamento precoce das lesões por HPV são importantes para um melhor prognóstico do paciente. O presente estudo objetiva relatar o caso clínico de uma paciente com papiloma de células escamosas. Trata-se portanto de um tumor benigno, onde o tratamento consiste na remoção completa da lesão com a devida margem de segurança. Recidivas são incomuns, contudo o paciente deve manter acompanhamento odontológico periódico, e encaminhado para acompanhamento médico(AU)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide, with more than 150 types of HPV identified. Among types, 25 of which are associated with lesions in the oral and genital cavity. Early diagnosis and treatment of HPV lesions are important for a better patient prognosis. The study aim to report the clinical case of a patient with squamous cell papilloma. It is, therefore, a benign tumor, where treatment consists of complete removal of the lesion with the necessary safety margin. Relapses are uncommon, but the patient must maintain periodic dental care and be referred for medical follow-up(AU)
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Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Papilloma , Papillomaviridae , Head and Neck Neoplasms , Palate, Soft/injuries , Sexually Transmitted Diseases , Dental CareABSTRACT
Resumen Objetivo: Describir la experiencia en cirugía electiva de condilomas anales en pacientes mayores de 15 años en un hospital terciario de la Región Metropolitana. Material y Método: Estudio observacional retrospectivo y descriptivo, en el cual se analizan las intervenciones quirúrgicas electivas realizadas entre 2008 a 2021. Resultados: Dentro del período analizado se obtuvo 165 cirugías de condilomas anales, lo que corresponde a 137 pacientes en total. El 85% de los pacientes son de sexo masculino, el 68% de los pacientes son VIH positivo, un 87% de los pacientes MSM (hombres que tienen sexo con otros hombres) son VIH positivo, el 34% de los pacientes tiene antecedente de ETS, el 46% de los pacientes recibió terapia tópica como tratamiento preoperatorio o posoperatorio. Un 25% de los pacientes presenta recidiva en su historia personal, un 21% de los pacientes presenta lesiones anales intraepiteliales de alto grado, un 6% presenta carcinoma escamoso infiltrante. No hubo mortalidad descrita. Discusión: El presente estudio, describe la experiencia en cirugía de condilomas de un hospital terciario de la Región Metropolitana de Chile, cuya población corresponde a un estrato socioeconómico medio y bajo. Se logra describir a la población que es intervenida de condilomas acuminados, además de sus resultados quirúrgicos precoces y a largo plazo. Conclusión: El presente estudio, presenta una población de 137 pacientes operados de condilomas anales, a partir de los hallazgos de la cirugía. Se cumple el objetivo del estudio de caracterizar en un período de 12 años los resultados quirúrgicos de dicha serie, algo no reportado previamente en la literatura chilena.
Objective: To describe the experience in elective surgery for anal condylomas in patients over 15 years of age in a tertiary hospital in the Metropolitan Region. Materials and Method: Retrospective and descriptive observational study about elective surgical interventions performed between 2008 to 2021. Results: Within the analyzed period, 165 anal warts surgeries were obtained, corresponding to 137 patients. 85% of the patients are male, 68% are HIV positive, 87% of the MSM patients are HIV positive, 34% of the patients have a history of STDs, 46% of the patients received topical therapy as preoperative or postoperative treatment. 25% present recurrence in their personal history, 21% present high-grade anal intraepithelial lesions, 6% present infiltrating squamous carcinoma. There was no reported mortality. Discussion: The present study describes the experience in condyloma surgery in a tertiary hospital in the Metropolitan Region of Chile, whose population corresponds to a medium and low socioeconomic stratum. It is possible to describe the population that undergoes surgery for this reason, in addition to its early and long-term surgical results. Conclusion: The present study presents a population of 137 patients operated on for anal condylomas, based on the findings of the surgery. The objective of the study to characterize the surgical results of this series over a 12-year period is fulfilled, something not previously reported in the Chilean literature.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Anus Diseases/therapy , Condylomata Acuminata/therapy , Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use , Anus Diseases/surgery , Anus Diseases/drug therapy , Papillomaviridae , Condylomata Acuminata/surgery , Condylomata Acuminata/drug therapy , Demography , Retrospective Studies , Papillomavirus Infections/therapy , Kaplan-Meier Estimate , Aminoquinolines/therapeutic useABSTRACT
Introducción. La detección del virus del papiloma humano mediante la combinación de la prueba de HPV y otras técnicas como la citología, ha demostrado su eficacia en el diagnóstico y tratamiento oportuno de lesiones asociadas con el cáncer de cuello uterino. Objetivo. Estimar el impacto presupuestal de la estrategia de detección temprana del HPV mediante la prueba de genotipificación combinada con la citología en comparación con la citología convencional, en mujeres de 30 a 65 años participantes en el programa de tamizaje de cáncer de cuello uterino en una Entidad Administradora del Plan de Beneficios en salud (EAPB) en Colombia. Materiales y métodos. Utilizando un árbol de decisiones y un modelo de Markov, se estimaron las implicaciones clínicas y los costos directos anuales de dos ciclos de tamizaje, diagnóstico y tratamiento, en una cohorte de mujeres. Las prevalencias de los resultados clínicos y los costos se tomaron de la base de datos de una EAPB y la información de la progresión, persistencia y regresión de los estados de salud provinieron del estudio ATHENA. Resultados. El esquema de tamizaje con la prueba de HPV, la genotipificación y la citología resultó en un ahorro de costos comparado con la citología convencional. El costo promedio por ciclo de tamizaje con la prueba de HPV se estimó en COP $129'201.363 y con la citología en COP $186'309.952, es decir, un ahorro de COP $57'108.589 (30,7 %). Conclusión. La implementación de la estrategia de tamizaje evaluada sugiere que habría ahorros derivados de la detección temprana de los estados de salud asociados con el desarrollo de cáncer de cuello uterino.
Introduction: The detection of the human papillomavirus (HPV) through the combination of the HPV test and other techniques such as cytology has impacted the detection and timely treatment of lesions associated with cervical cancer. Objective: To estimate the budgetary impact of the strategy of early detection of HPV with DNA test genotyping with reflex cytology versus conventional cytology in women aged 30 to 65 years attending the cervical cancer screening program at a health benefit managing entity in Colombia. Materials and methods: Using a decision tree and a Markov model, the clinical implications and direct costs of screening, diagnosis, and treatment were estimated in a cohort of women. The analysis considered two screening cycles and their annual costs. The data on the prevalence of clinical results and the costs were taken from the health managing entity. The information on the progression, persistence, and regression of the health states were taken from the ATHENA study. Results: The screening scheme with the HPV test, genotyping, and reflex cytology compared to conventional cytology was cost-saving. The average cost per screening cycle with the HPV test was estimated at COP $ 129,201,363 and with cytology at COP $ 186,309,952, i.e., a saving of COP $ 57,108,589 (30.7%). Conclusion: The implementation of the screening strategy under evaluation suggests prospective savings derived from the early detection of health states associated with the development of cervical cancer.
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Cytological Techniques , Health Care Costs , Papillomaviridae , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms , Mass Screening , Papillomavirus InfectionsABSTRACT
Os papilomavírus humanos (HPVs) pertencem à família Papillomaviridae e podem infectar a epiderme e os epitélios da cavidade oral, orofaringe, laringe, árvore brônquica, esôfago, bexiga, ânus e trato genital. Na boca, o HPV está relacionado com o surgimento de lesões verrucosas benignas, sendo a mais frequente o papiloma escamoso oral. Essa lesão apresenta crescimento exofítico, assintomático e normalmente solitário. Dessa forma, o presente estudo teve por objetivo relatar três casos de papiloma escamoso oral com características distintas. Nos três casos foram realizadas biópsias excisionais e os espécimes avaliados por histopatologia. Os pacientes foram acompanhados por um período mínimo de doze meses, sem histórias de recidivas. Acredita-se que o conhecimento das principais características clínicas e histopatológicas dessa lesão auxilie o dentista no processo de diagnóstico e tratamento dessa patologia.
Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) belong to the Papillomaviridae family and can infect the host's epithelial cells, generating lesions. They have more than one hundred subtypes and these can infect the epidermis and epithelium of the oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, bronchial tree, esophagus, bladder, anus and genital tract. In the mouth, HPV is related to the appearance of benign verrucous lesions, the most frequent the oral squamous papilloma. This lesion reveal exophytic growth, asymptomatic and usually solitary. Thus, the present paper aimed to report three cases of oral squamous papilloma with different characteristics. In the three cases, excisional biopsies were performed and the specimens were evaluated by histopathology. Patients were followed for a minimum period of twelve months, with no recurrences. It is believed that the knowledge of the main clinical and histopathological characteristics of this lesion helps the dentist in the process of diagnosis and treatment of this pathology.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Papilloma/diagnosis , Papillomaviridae , MouthABSTRACT
RESUMO Objetivo: investigar as notificações dos eventos adversos pós-vacinação papilomavírus humano no estado de Minas Gerais, de acordo com a localidade de notificação, a causalidade, a gravidade e a evolução dos casos. Métodos: estudo epidemiológico realizado com os dados de 2015-2019, notificados no Sistema de Informação de Vigilância de Eventos Adversos. Os dados foram analisados e apresentados em proporções, segundo as macrorregiões de saúde e os anos do estudo. Resultados: em 2015, foram notificados 26,41% eventos adversos, sendo o ano com maior notificação. Na análise das macrorregiões de saúde, Vale do Jequitinhonha apresentou a menor prevalência de registro (0,43%), e a Centro a maior prevalência de notificação (30,95%). Os eventos adversos locais mais prevalentes foram: dor (56,48%) e edema (38,89%). Já quanto aos eventos sistêmicos, a cefaleia (29,69%) e a gastroenterite (29,69%) tiveram os maiores registros de casos. Os eventos classificados como adversos não graves (59,82%) foram os mais prevalentes, e quanto à causa, 35,94% deles foram atribuídos aos erros de imunização. Conclusão: este estudo reforça que os eventos adversos pós-vacina de HPV foram, em sua maioria, eventos não graves, demonstrando, portanto, a segurança da vacina HPV para o público adolescente, contribuindo para o aumento das taxas de cobertura vacinal.
RESUMEN Objetivo: investigar las notificaciones de eventos adversos de papilomavirus humano en el Estado de Minas Gerais, según la localidad de notificación, la causalidad, la gravedad y la evolución de los casos. Métodos: estudio epidemiológico realizado con datos de 2015-2019, notificados en el Sistema de Información de Vigilancia de Eventos Adversos. Los datos fueron analizados y presentados en proporciones, según las macrorregiones sanitarias y los años del estudio. Resultados: en 2015 se notificaron un 26,41% de eventos adversos, siendo el año con mayor notificación. Al analizar las macrorregiones sanitarias, el Valle de Jequitinhonha tuvo la menor prevalencia de registro, con un 0,43%, y el Centro tuvo la mayor prevalencia de notificación (30,95%). Los efectos adversos locales más frecuentes fueron el dolor (56,48%) y el edema (38,89%). En cuanto a los eventos sistémicos, la cefalea (29,69%) y la gastroenteritis (29,69%) presentaron el mayor número de casos. Los eventos clasificados como adversos no graves (59,82%) fueron los más prevalentes y, en cuanto a la causa, el 35,94% de ellos se atribuyeron a los errores de inmunización. Conclusión: este estudio refuerza que los eventos adversos posteriores a la vacuna contra el VPH fueron en su mayoría eventos no graves, demostrando así la seguridad de la vacuna contra el VPH para el público adolescente y contribuyendo al aumento de las tasas de cobertura de vacunación.
ABSTRACT Objective: to investigate reports of adverse events following human papillomavirus vaccination in the state of Minas Gerais, according to the location of notification, causality, severity, and evolution of cases. Methods: epidemiological study carried out with data from 2015-2019, reported in the Adverse Event Surveillance Information System. Data were analyzed and presented in proportions, according to health macro-regions and years of study. Results: in 2015, 26.41% of adverse events were reported, being the year with the highest number of notifications. In the analysis of health macro-regions, Vale do Jequitinhonha had the lowest prevalence of registration (0.43%), and the Center had the highest prevalence of notification (30.95%). The most prevalent local adverse events were pain (56.48%) and edema (38.89%). As for systemic events, headache (29.69%) and gastroenteritis (29.69%) had the highest number of cases. Events classified as non-serious adverse events (59.82%) were the most prevalent, and regarding the cause, 35.94% of them were attributed to immunization errors. Conclusion: this study reinforces that adverse events following HPV vaccination were, for the most part, non-serious events, thus demonstrating the safety of the HPV vaccine for the adolescent public, contributing to the increase in vaccine coverage rates.
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Humans , Adolescent , Immunization/adverse effects , Papillomavirus Infections/epidemiology , Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions , Papillomavirus Vaccines , Papillomaviridae/immunology , Information Systems , Epidemiologic Studies , Surveillance in Disasters , Vaccination CoverageABSTRACT
INTRODUCCIÓN: En Chile, el cáncer de cuello uterino (CCU) es la segunda causa de muerte por neoplasias malignas en la mujer. El principal agente causal es el virus papiloma humano (VPH). Comparando con la población general, los o las trabajadoras(es) sexuales (TS) tienen alto riesgo de adquirir VPH. OBJETIVO: Analizar la prevalencia y genotipos del VPH cervical y vaginal en TS que se atienden en un Centro de Salud Sexual de Santiago, Chile. Pacientes y MÉTODO: Se realizó un estudio transversal en 97 mujeres TS, de 19 a 70 años de edad. Se obtuvieron dos muestras por paciente, una de exocérvix y otra de paredes vaginales. El ADN de VPH fue identificado por reacción de polimerasa en cadena (RPC) y su genotipo fue investigado para 32 tipos de VPH. RESULTADOS: La prevalencia de VPH global fue de 45%, observándose portación cervical en 41,2% y vaginal en 36,1%, con una coinfección de 32%. El 63% de las muestras tenía genotipos de alto riesgo. Los VPH de alto riesgo más frecuentes fueron el VPH 66 (12%), VPH 58 (9,3%), seguidos por VPH 16, VPH 59 y VPH 82 con igual frecuencia (8% c/u). Treinta y dos mujeres (43%) fueron infectadas con genotipos múltiples. CONCLUSIÓN: El VPH es una infección frecuente entre las TS. Este es el primer estudio en Chile sobre prevalencia y genotipos de VPH en TS.
BACKGROUND: In Chile, cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death from malignancy in women. The main causal agent of cervical cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV). Compared with the general population, sex workers (SW) are at increased risk of acquiring HPV. AIM: To analyze the prevalence and genotypes of cervical and vaginal HPV in female SW attending a Sexual Control Centre. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 97 women (19-70 years old). Two samples were taken per patient, one from exocervix and the other from vaginal walls. HPV DNA. was identified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and genotyping using specific probes for 32 types of HPV. RESULTS: The overall frequency of HPV was 45%, 41.2% in cervical carrier and 36.1% in vaginal carrier, 32% were co-infected, 63% of HPV were high-risk genotypes. The most frequent high-risk HPV was HPV 66 (12%), HPV 58 (9.3%), followed by HPV 16, HPV 59 and HPV 82 with the same frequency (8% each one). Thirty two (43%) of females were infected with multiple genotypes. CONCLUSION: HPV is frequent infection among SW. This is the first study in Chile on the prevalence and genotypes of HPV in sex workers.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/pathology , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/epidemiology , Papillomavirus Infections/epidemiology , Alphapapillomavirus/genetics , Sex Workers , Papillomaviridae/genetics , DNA, Viral/analysis , DNA, Viral/genetics , Chile/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , GenotypeABSTRACT
Objetivo: Comparar la presencia del Virus de Papiloma Humano (VPH) y de lesión Intraepitelial Cervical (LIE) en adolescentes embarazadas y no grávidas atendidas en la Maternidad Dr. Armando Castillo Plaza de Maracaibo, Venezuela. Método: Investigación comparativa con diseño no experimental transeccional y de campo; donde se incluyeron 46 adolescentes embarazadas (casos) y 46adolescentes no embarazadas (controles), escogidas mediante muestreo probabilístico aleatorio, a quienes se les realizó identificación de factores asociados a la patología, evaluación por citología cervicovaginal y Genotipificación del VPH por reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR). Resultados: se encontró que 32,6% de las embarazadas presentaron LIE de bajo grado (VPH o NIC 1) respecto a 21,7% en las no grávidas, común riesgo dos veces mayor (OR [IC95%]= 2,44 [1,05-5,65]). El diagnóstico molecular resultó positivo en la mitad del total de la muestra, siendo mayor en las embarazadas (52,1 vs. 47,9p<0,05);predominado las infecciones pro genotipos de alto riesgo 47,8vs 30,5; p <0,05). El VPH 16 resulto el más prevalente entre las embarazadas (21,7%) y la co-infección por genotipos debajo riesgo (6-11) en las no grávidas (17,4%) Conclusiones: las embarazadas adolescentes presentan una mayor prevalencia de LIE e infección genital por VPH, asociado a un riesgo significativo del doble de probabilidad de presentar una LIE respecto a las adolescentes no grávidas(AU)
Aim: To compare the presence of Human PapillomaVirus (HPV) and Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (SIL)in pregnant and non-pregnant adolescents treated at the "Maternidad Dr. Armando Castillo Plaza" in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Patients and Methods: A comparative research with non-experimental transectional and field design was performed; where 46 pregnant adolescents (cases) and 46 non-pregnant adolescents (controls) was included, chosen by random probability sampling, who under went identification off actors associated with the pathology, evaluation by pap-smearand HPV genotyping by chain reaction of polymerase (PCR). Results: It was found that 32.6% of pregnant women had lowgrade SIL ( HPV or CIN 1) compared to 21.7% in non-pregnant women, with a risk twice higher (OR [95% CI] = 2.44 [1.05-5.65]). thee molecular diagnosis was positive in half of the total sample, being higher in pregnant women (52.1 vs. 47.9p <0.05);infections with high-risk genotypes predominated 47.8 vs 30.5;p <0.05). HPV 16 was the most prevalent among pregnant women (21.7%) and co-infection by low-risk genotypes (6-11) in non-pregnant women (17.4%). Conclusions: adolescent pregnant women have a higher prevalence of LIE and genital HPV infection, associated with a significant risk of twice the probability of presenting an LIE compared to non-pregnant adolescents(AU)
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Humans , Male , Adolescent , Pregnancy in Adolescence , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms , Papillomavirus Infections , Papillomaviridae , Sexually Transmitted Diseases , Epithelial Cells , Cell BiologyABSTRACT
Objetivo: O presente estudo busca avaliar a importância da adesão ao exame de Papanicolaou no diagnóstico do Papilomavírus humano, bem como relatar as dificuldades e os fatores da não realização do mesmo por mulheres brasileiras. Métodos: revisão sistemática da literatura mediante busca de artigos indexados nas plataformas eletrônicas de dados PubMed, BVS-Brasil e SciELO, entre os anos de 2008 a 2018. Resultados: No total foram encontrados 1.458 artigos nas bases de dados selecionadas, foram excluídos 1.411 artigos, os quais se enquadraram nos critérios de exclusão, e 38 duplicatas. Ao final do total de artigos analisados foram incluídos 10 para a realização da síntese quali-quantitativa. Considerações finais: A partir dos artigos analisados pode-se observar que as diferenças entre raça, classe econômica, nível de escolaridade e estado civil mostram-se como fatores determinantes quando comparamos a diferença na adesão e acesso do exame de Papanicolaou entre as mulheres brasileiras. Faz-se necessária a utilização de ações, campanhas e estratégias para a melhoria na realização do exame, enfatizando a sua importância.
Objective: The present study aims to evaluate the importance of the adhesion of the Pap smear technique to the diagnosis of the human papillomavirus, as well as to report the difficulties and factors of noncompletion by Brazilian women. Methods: systematic review of the literature by searching articles indexed in the electronic platforms of data PubMed, BVS-Brazil and Scielo, between the years of 2008 to 2018. Results: In total, 1,458 articles were found in the selected databases, 1,411 articles were excluded, as these were included in the exclusion criteria and 38 duplicates. At the end of the total of analyzed articles, 10 were included for the accomplishment of the qualitative-quantitative synthesis. Final considerations: From the analyzed articles, it can be observed that the differences between race, economic class, schooling level and marital status are determining factors when comparing the difference in the adhesion and access of the Pap test among Brazilian women. It is necessary to use actions, campaigns and strategies for improving the exam, emphasizing the importance of taking the exam.
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Humans , Female , Uterine Cervical Dysplasia , Early Detection of Cancer , Papillomaviridae , Systematic Reviews as TopicABSTRACT
Objectives: To compare morphological abnormalities on anal colposcopy against histology to determine anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSILs). Methods: This is a retrospective data assessment of HIV-negative and HIV-positive patients undergoing outpatient follow-up. The sample comprised 54 patients presenting acetowhite lesions on anal colposcopy. Acetowhite lesions were classified according to their morphology into punctation, verrucous, mosaic, ulcerated, or hypervascularized, and biopsies of these specimens were classified as anal HSIL, low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), or normal. The data were analyzed using SPSS forWindows version 13.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). The results were analyzed using the nonparametric Mann-Whitney test, the Fisher exact test and the chi-squared parametric test. A 95% confidence interval (CI) was used and a level of significance <5% was adopted for all statistical tests. Results Fifty-four patients (50 males, 80% HIV+) with biopsied acetowhite lesions were assessed. There were 31 punctation lesions, 1 classified as HSIL (3.2%; 95%CI: 0- 40.0), 17 verrucous lesions, 3 HSIL (17.7%; 95%CI: 0-10.7), and 1 ulcerated, classified as HSIL (100%), and 4 mosaic and 1 atypical vessel lesion, all classified as LSIL. The results showed no association of presence of anal HSIL with positivity for HIV infection or with counts above or below 500/µl in HIV+patients. Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney nonparametric test, the Fisher exact test, and the chi-squared parametric test. Conclusion: The comparison of morphological findings on anal colposcopy against histology revealed no morphological pattern suggesting anal HSIL. (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Anal Canal , Carcinoma in Situ/ultrastructure , Condylomata Acuminata , Papillomaviridae , Colonoscopy , HIV , CD4 Lymphocyte CountABSTRACT
RESUMO Objetivo: identificar as representações sociais de jovens universitários da área da saúde sobre o Papilomavírus Humano e analisar como elaboram os fatores de riscos e as estratégias de prevenção frente a essa infecção. Método: estudo descritivo exploratório, fundamentado na Teoria das Representações Sociais, realizado com 200 estudantes de 14 áreas da saúde de uma universidade pública do Rio de Janeiro -BR, no período de julho de 2018 a julho de 2020, pelo Teste de Associação Livre de Palavras. Os dados foram analisados por Análise Fatorial de Correspondência pelo programa TriDeux 5.2. Resultados: as representações dos jovens universitários variam de acordo o gênero e orientação sexual. Contudo, direcionam unicamente à mulher a responsabilização pela prevenção da doença. Conclusão: a identificação das representações dos jovens acerca do Papilomavírus Humano contribui para que a enfermagem possa traçar estratégias para seu enfrentamento por meio da formação desses futuros profissionais.
ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the social representations of young university students in the health area about the Human Papillomavirus and to analyze how they develop risk factors and prevention strategies against this infection. Method: an exploratory and descriptive study based on the Theory of Social Representations and carried out from July 2018 to July 2020 using the Free Word Association Test with 200 students from 14 health areas at a public university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The data were analyzed by means of Correspondence Factor Analysis using the Tri-Deux 5.2 program. Results: the university students' representations vary according to gender and sexual orientation. However, they only direct responsibility for prevention of the disease to women. Conclusion: identifying young people's representations about the Human Papillomavirus contributes so that Nursing can devise strategies to face it through the training of these future professionals.
RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar las representaciones sociales de jóvenes universitarios del área de la salud sobre el Virus del Papiloma Humano y analizar cómo elaboran los factores de riesgo y las estrategias de prevención para esta infección. Método: estudio descriptivo exploratorio, basado en la Teoría de las Representaciones Sociales, realizado con 200 estudiantes de 14 áreas de la salud de una universidad pública de Río de Janeiro, BR, de julio de 2018 a julio de 2020, utilizando el Test de Asociación Libre de Palabras. Los datos fueron analizados mediante el Análisis Factorial de Correspondencia usando el programa TriDeux 5.2. Resultados: las representaciones de los jóvenes universitarios varían según el género y la orientación sexual. Sin embargo, solo le atribuyen la responsabilidad de la prevención de la enfermedad a la mujer. Conclusión: identificar las representaciones de los jóvenes sobre el Virus del Papiloma Humano contribuye a que el área de enfermería diseñe estrategias para enfrentarlo mediante la formación de estos futuros profesionales.