| region-wise distribution of high-risk human papillomavirus types in squamous cell carcinomas of the cervix in india. | assessment of the prevalence and type distribution of human papillomavirus (hpv) in squamous cell carcinomas (scc) of the cervix across india was undertaken to estimate the impact of available prophylactic hpv-l1 vaccines in the country and to find out additional types that might be needed to be incorporated in second-generation vaccines. | 2010 | 20683415 |
| prevalence and distribution of high risk human papillomavirus (hpv) types 16 and 18 in carcinoma of cervix, saliva of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma and in the general population in karnataka, india. | background: in view of conducting hpv vaccination in india it is most important to understand the prevalence of hpv genotypes in this population, not only in squamous cell carcinoma of cervix and oral cavity but also in the general population. in this study we explored the prevalence and distribution of high-risk hpv types 16 and 18 in carcinoma of cervix, saliva of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma and in general population in karnataka. methods: cervical cancer specimens after punch b ... | 2011 | 21627358 |
| knowledge, attitude and practice concerning human papilloma virus infection and its health effects among rural women, karnataka, south india. | cervical cancer is one of the commonest cancers among women all over the world. the association of cervical cancer with human papilloma virus (hpv) is well established. knowledge about the causal relationship between hpv and cervical cancer is important to make appropriate, evidence-based health care choices. in this context we conducted a community based study among women about the knowledge, attitude and practice about hpv infections and their health effects. | 2015 | 26163640 |
| prevalence of human papillomavirus types and phylogenetic analysis of hpv-16 l1 variants from southern india. | the human papillomavirus (hpv) and its variants show wide geographical distribution and have been reported to cause cervical lesions. with cervical neoplasia as the leading cancer in indian women, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the multiple infection hpv type distribution and variant genotypes in cervical samples from the coastal karnataka region, india. | 2015 | 25773853 |
| knowledge and acceptability of human papillomavirus vaccination and cervical cancer screening among women in karnataka, india. | cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women in india; however, participation in prevention and screening is low and the reasons for this are not well understood. in a cross-sectional survey in august 2008, 202 healthy women in karnataka, india completed a questionnaire regarding knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to human papillomavirus (hpv) and cervical cancer. factors associated with vaccination and papanicolau (pap) smear screening acceptance were ex ... | 2015 | 25355525 |
| factors associated with intention-to-recommend human papillomavirus vaccination among physicians in mysore, india. | this qualitative study investigated physician intention-to-recommend the human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccine to parents of adolescent girls in india. there are currently no data on attitudes to hpv vaccination among healthcare providers in india. | 2010 | 20307828 |
| attitudes toward hpv vaccination among parents of adolescent girls in mysore, india. | this study investigates attitudes toward human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccination among parents of adolescent girls in mysore, india. seven focus group discussions were held among parents of adolescent girls stratified by sex, religion and region to explore attitudes about cervical cancer and hpv vaccination. the study found that while parents have limited knowledge about hpv or cervical cancer, most are still highly accepting an hpv vaccine. in addition, high acceptability levels appear to reflec ... | 2009 | 19596420 |
| human papillomavirus vaccine acceptability among parents of adolescent girls: obstacles and challenges in mysore, india. | worldwide, 530,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 275,000 die annually. india bears the greatest burden of the disease with 132,000 cases and 74,000 deaths yearly. widespread uptake of human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccine could reduce incidence and mortality by two-thirds. this study explored obstacles and facilitators of parental acceptability of hpv vaccine. | 2014 | 24732716 |