| a case-control study of human papillomavirus and cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions (sil) in harris county, texas: differences among racial/ethnic groups. | we conducted a case-control study of the association between sil and hpv among whites (w), african americans (aa), and hispanics (h) in harris county, texas. cases were identified at m.d. anderson cancer center colposcopy clinic. controls were identified among women obtaining routine pap screening at two harris county health department clinics. hpv was detected by a pcr-based fluorescent assay. dichotomous and polytomous logistic regression models were used to estimate adjusted odd ratios (aor) ... | 1998 | 9819473 |
| viral sexually transmitted disease vaccine acceptability among college students. | vaccines are an important strategy for the control of infectious diseases; however, they are only successful if accepted. the object of this study was to examine factors that could affect vaccine acceptance among college students for 2 sexually transmitted diseases (stds). | 2003 | 14520177 |
| geographic disparities in cervical cancer mortality: what are the roles of risk factor prevalence, screening, and use of recommended treatment? | despite advances in early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, women living in rural areas, and particularly in appalachia, the rural south, the texas/mexico border, and the central valley of california, have had consistently higher rates of cervical cancer mortality than their counterparts in other areas during the past several decades. | 2005 | 15859052 |
| a case-control study of human papillomavirus and cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions (sil) in harris county, texas: differences among racial/ethnic groups. | | 2005 | 16419209 |
| lessons from the failure of human papillomavirus vaccine state requirements. | the licensure in 2006 of a vaccine against the subtypes of human papillomavirus (hpv) responsible for the majority of cervical cancers and genital warts was heralded as a watershed moment for vaccination, cancer prevention, and global health. a safe and effective vaccine against hpv has long been viewed as an enormous asset to cervical cancer prevention efforts worldwide. this is particularly true for places lacking robust pap screening programs where cervical cancer has the greatest prevalence ... | 2007 | 17971822 |
| ethical and legal issues accompanying legislation requiring hpv vaccination of girls. | | 2008 | 19161131 |
| human papillomavirus vaccine recommendations and agreement with mandated human papillomavirus vaccination for 11-to-12-year-old girls: a statewide survey of texas physicians. | the purpose of this study was to examine texas physicians' recommendations for the quadrivalent human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccine in 11-to-12-year-old girls, intention to recommend hpv vaccines to 11-to-12-year-old boys, and attitudes about mandated hpv vaccination for 11-to-12-year-old girls. | 2009 | 19661092 |
| hpv vaccine acceptance among latina mothers by hpv status. | we investigated whether latina mothers who were and were not human papillomavirus (hpv) positive differed in their knowledge and acceptance of the hpv vaccine for their children. | 2009 | 19951213 |
| hpv knowledge, attitudes, and cultural beliefs among hispanic men and women living on the texas-mexico border. | us hispanic women have higher cervical cancer incidence rates than non-hispanic white and african-american women and lower rates of cervical cancer screening. knowledge, attitudes, and cultural beliefs may play a role in higher rates of infection of human papillomavirus (hpv) and decisions about subsequent diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer. | 2009 | 19953392 |
| warty-basaloid carcinoma: clinicopathological features of a distinctive penile neoplasm. report of 45 cases. | most penile cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, but there are several subtypes with different clinicopathologic, viral, and outcome features. we are presenting 45 cases of a distinctive morphological variant of penile squamous cell carcinoma composed of mixed features of warty and basaloid carcinomas. this tumor was earlier recognized in a recent viral study and showed a high association with human papillomavirus infection. however, clinicopathologic features are not well known. in this multi- ... | 2010 | 20305615 |
| urban middle school parent perspectives: the vaccines they are willing to have their children receive using school-based immunization programs. | with new vaccination recommendations for adolescents, school-based immunization programs become a valuable alternative site for immunization. this study seeks to determine factors associated with parental willingness to utilize school-based programs for immunizations. | 2010 | 20708563 |
| differences in history of sexual behavior between patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and patients with squamous cell carcinoma at other head and neck sites. | background.: an emerging epidemic of human papillomavirus (hpv)-associated oropharyngeal cancer has been proposed. the purpose of this study was for us to compare the sexual behaviors of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx (sccop) and patients with squamous cell carcinoma of non-oropharyngeal (sccnop) head and neck sites to expand our understanding of sexual behavior as a risk factor for hpv-associated head and neck cancer. methods.: the sexual history of 165 patients with sc ... | 2011 | 20737488 |
| human papillomavirus & who type i nasopharyngeal carcinoma. | nasopharyngeal carcinoma (npc) is a rare cancer in the u.s. that has a well-established association with epstein-barr virus(ebv) for who types ii/iii but less so for who type i. given the rise in oropharyngeal tumors positive for high risk human papillomavirus (hpv) and the unique biology of who type inpc, we chose to examine the relationship between hpv and who type i npc. | 2010 | 21225783 |
| polymorphisms of mdm4 and risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. | purpose: mouse double minute 4 (mdm4), a homolog of mdm2, is one of the key negative regulators of p53, and its amplification or overexpression contributes to carcinogenesis by inhibiting the p53 tumor suppressor activity. we investigated the association between mdm4 polymorphisms and the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (scchn). methods: we genotyped three mdm4 tagging polymorphisms, two in the 3' untranslated region (rs11801299g>a and rs10900598g>t) and one in intron 1 (rs1 ... | 2011 | 21540763 |
| Increasing Information-Seeking About Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Through Community Partnerships in African American and Hispanic Communities. | This study tested the feasibility of promoting 1-800-4-CANCER through partnerships with organizations serving African American and Hispanic communities. Small-media and client reminders about human papillomavirus vaccination were made available through local agents to 28 community organizations. Organizations ordered 79 932 resources and distributed them to young women and parents of girls-;African Americans in St Louis, Missouri, and Hispanics in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Pre- to po ... | 2012 | 22143485 |
| Multilevel correlates for human papillomavirus vaccination of adolescent girls attending safety net clinics. | BACKGROUND: Adolescent HPV vaccination in minority and low income populations with high cervical cancer incidence and mortality could reduce disparities. Safety-net primary care clinics are a key delivery site for improving vaccination rates in these populations. PURPOSE: To examine prevalence of HPV initiation (=1 dose), completion (receipt of dose 3 within 12 months of initiation), and receipt of 3 doses in four safety-net clinics as well as individual-, household-, and clinic-level correlates ... | 2011 | 22108490 |
| predictors of human papillomavirus vaccine initiation and completion among latino mothers of 11- to 17-year-old daughters living along the texas-mexico border. | few texas latino girls initiate and complete the human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccine series, but few studies have examined predictors of initiation and completion in this group. mothers are crucial to vaccine uptake. using self-reported data from mothers of unvaccinated girls (n = 317), we examined the association between predictors (hpv and hpv vaccine knowledge, vaccine self-efficacy) and outcomes (initiation and completion). despite an increase in hpv and hpv vaccine knowledge from baseline to ... | 2017 | 28207677 |
| mean direct medical care costs associated with cervical cancer for commercially insured patients in texas. | to determine the mean cervical cancer medical care costs for patients enrolled in commercial insurance in texas. cost is represented by insurer and patient payments for care. | 2017 | 28196673 |
| hispanic mothers' beliefs regarding hpv vaccine series completion in their adolescent daughters. | rates of human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccine series completion among adolescent hispanic females in texas in 2014 (∼39%) lag behind the healthy people 2020 goal (80%). this qualitative study identifies hispanic mothers' salient behavioral, normative and control beliefs regarding having their adolescent daughters complete the vaccine series. thirty-two mothers of girls (aged 11-17) that had received at least one dose of the hpv vaccine, completed in-depth interviews. six girls had received one dos ... | 2017 | 28088755 |
| human papillomavirus vaccine uptake in texas pediatric care settings: a statewide survey of healthcare professionals. | the purpose of this study was to identify barriers to and facilitators of human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccination in children aged 9-17 years across texas. a literature review informed the development of a web-based survey designed for people whose work involves hpv vaccination in settings serving pediatric patients. the survey was used to examine current hpv vaccine recommendation practices among healthcare providers, barriers to hpv vaccination, reasons for parent/caregiver vaccine refusal, sta ... | 2017 | 27473752 |
| results of a health education message intervention on hpv knowledge and receipt of follow-up care among latinas infected with high-risk human papillomavirus. | a clinic-based intervention study was conducted among high-risk human papillomavirus (hpv)-infected latinas aged 18-64 years between april 2006 and may 2008 on the texas-mexico border. women were randomly assigned to receive a printed material intervention (n=186) or usual care (n=187) and were followed at three months, six months, and 12 months through telephone surveys and review of medical records. the hpv knowledge of nearly all women had increased greatly, but only two-thirds of women repor ... | 2015 | 26548691 |
| knowledge assessment of the dental community in texas on the role of human papilloma virus in oropharyngeal cancer. | the epidemiology of oral cancer is changing. from 1988 to 2004, there has been a dramatic increase in human papilloma virus (hpv) positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (opc) in the u.s. at the same time there have been decreasing rates of opc associated with the traditional risk factors of smoking and alcohol consumption. the epidemiology of oral cancer is changing. as the epidemiology changes, it is important that the dental community recognize these factors. the goal of this study was ... | 2015 | 26489292 |
| effect of the decision-making process in the family on hpv vaccination rates among adolescents 9-17 years of age. | the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccine uptake among adolescents aged 9-17 years and the decision-making process used by families in determining whether to vaccinate their children against hpv. a cross-sectional sample of women with at least one child aged 9-17 years (n = 1256) was recruited from 3 reproductive health clinics in southeast texas during 2011-2013. self-administered survey included questions about the hpv vaccination deci ... | 2014 | 25424786 |
| feasibility of cervical cancer screening utilizing self-sample human papillomavirus testing among mexican immigrant women in harris county, texas: a pilot study. | here we evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of self-sample human papillomavirus (hpv) testing (self-hpv) among a sample of predominantly mexican immigrant women who never or sporadically attend for pap testing. immigrant women who had not had a pap test in the past 3 years (n = 100) were recruited. participants self-collected a cervical sample for hpv testing. high-risk (hr) hpv-positive women were referred for clinical follow-up. acceptability of self-hpv was high, with 99% reporting tha ... | 2015 | 25358741 |
| prevalence of hpv associated oropharyngeal cancer among south texans. | the goal of this study was to begin to assess the prevalence of oropharyngeal cancer among all oral cancers and thus the potential role of human papillomavirus (hpv) in this disease in the south texas region served by the university of texas health science center at san antonio (uthscsa), and university health system (uhs) in san antonio, texas. this health system represents the largest catchment area for oral cancer serving the south texas populations, extending from the u.s.-mexico border, nor ... | 2014 | 25115130 |
| print news coverage of school-based human papillomavirus vaccine mandates. | in 2007, legislation was proposed in 24 states and the district of columbia for school-based human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccine mandates, and mandates were enacted in texas, virginia, and the district of columbia. media coverage of these events was extensive, and media messages both reflected and contributed to controversy surrounding these legislative activities. messages communicated through the media are an important influence on adolescent and parent understanding of school-based vaccine man ... | 2014 | 25099421 |
| human papillomavirus knowledge and awareness among vietnamese mothers. | human papillomavirus (hpv) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the us and the primary cause of cervical cancer. vietnamese american women have the highest incidence rates of cervical cancer but one of the lowest hpv vaccination rates. parental knowledge is an important predictor of hpv vaccination; however, little is known about hpv knowledge in the vietnamese american community. we aimed to describe the hpv knowledge of vietnamese mothers in houston, texas and their intention to ... | 2013 | 23775032 |
| the politics of hpv vaccination policy formation in the united states. | this article explores the political dimensions of policy formation for the human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccine through case studies of six states: california, indiana, new hampshire, new york, texas, and virginia. using thematic content analysis of semistructured key informant interviews with policy stakeholders, newspaper articles, and archival materials, we describe the trajectory of public health policy developments for hpv immunization and analyze key influences on policy outcomes through the ... | 2013 | 23645875 |
| human papillomavirus vaccine coverage among females aged 11 to 17 in texas counties: an application of multilevel, small area estimation. | local data are often used to plan and evaluate public health interventions and policy. with increasingly fewer public resources to collect sufficient data to support direct estimation of local outcomes, methods for deriving small area estimates are vital. the purpose of this study is to describe the county-level geographic distribution of human papillomavirus (hpv) vaccine coverage among adolescent females in texas using multilevel small area estimation. | 2016 | 23481692 |
| nativity differences in behaviors associated with high-risk hpv infection among hispanic women in houston, texas, usa. | while hispanics in the u.s. are a population with significant within-group heterogeneity, epidemiologic studies often aggregate hispanics into one homogenous group without considering differences by nativity. the objective of this study is to evaluate nativity differences in the risk behavior profile associated with prevalent high risk human papillomavirus (hr-hpv) among u.s.- and foreign-born hispanic women. using a clinical trial dataset, we compare risk behavior and hr-hpv infection patterns ... | 2013 | 23300005 |
| understanding how mothers of adolescent girls obtain information about the human papillomavirus vaccine: associations between mothers' health beliefs, information seeking, and vaccination intentions in an ethnically diverse sample. | we examined factors associated with information seeking about the human papillomavirus vaccine among mothers of adolescent girls by testing whether information seeking and vaccination intentions for their daughters are associated with perceived vulnerability, severity, and vaccine benefits in an ethnically diverse sample. mothers (n = 256) of unvaccinated girls living in dallas, texas, were surveyed (49% black, 29% hispanic, and 18% white). perceived vulnerability to human papillomavirus was ass ... | 2013 | 22992585 |
| association of physicians perceived barriers with human papillomavirus vaccination initiation. | physician recommendation is a strong predictor of vaccine uptake, however their perceived barriers may prevent vaccination. therefore, we determined the association between physicians' perceived barriers to hpv vaccination and vaccination initiation. we surveyed pediatricians in a large network of clinics in houston, texas to assess their perceived barriers to vaccinating adolescents. we combined survey data with electronic medical records to determine hpv vaccination initiation over a 12-month ... | 2017 | 28834689 |
| medical care cost of oropharyngeal cancer among texas patients. | background: the incidence of oropharyngeal cancer is rising rapidly, with the majority of cases being attributable to human papillomavirus (hpv). despite the availability of a vaccine, rates of hpv vaccination among texas youth are low. the healthcare cost of oropharyngeal cancer in texas is unknown. the aims of this study were to estimate the first 2-year cost of treating new cases of oropharyngeal cancer and determine the predictors of oropharyngeal cancer treatment cost in texas.methods: this ... | 2017 | 28838945 |