Rola Khamisy-Farah, Maher Endrawis, Marwan Odeh, Ruba Tuma, Matteo Riccò, Francesco Chirico, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a small, non-enveloped, double-stranded DNA virus, belonging to the family of Papillomaviridae. It is a highly common infectious agent, which causes one of the most widespread sexually transmitted infections (STIs), involving approximately 20% of sexually active female adolescents and up to 80% of female adults aged 50 years. There exist two major preventative strategies: namely, anti-HPV vaccination and cervical screening. Healthcare providers, including nurses, can play a crucial role in HPV immunization campaigns, counteracting vaccine hesitancy and doing advocacy and counseling...
March 13, 2023: Journal of Cancer Education: the Official Journal of the American Association for Cancer Education