Research progress of awareness and acceptance of HPV vaccination among males
10.3760/cma.j.cn114798-20230224-00159
- VernacularTitle:男性对人乳头瘤病毒疫苗接种的认知及接受情况研究进展
- Author:
Jiawei WANG
1
;
Jianxin ZHANG
;
Chunhua CHI
;
Guopeng ZHOU
;
Xia TAO
Author Information
1. 北京大学第一医院全科医学科，北京100034
- Keywords:
Human papillomavirus;
Vaccines;
Male;
Awareness
- From:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
2023;22(8):872-876
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is very common in sexually active men and women. HPV vaccination is the most effective measure for primary prevention for HPV infection and HPV-related diseases ultimately. HPV infection can cause condylomata acuminata in males, and is also associated with penile cancer, anal cancer and oral cancer; however, most male HPV carriers do not have signs or symptoms, so prevention and treatment of HPV infection in men can effectively reduce the risk of HPV infection in their partners. In most countries the HPV vaccination coverage among females is far lower than targeting expectation, and the effective herd immunity has not been achieved yet. Men can directly benefit from HPV vaccination, which is also beneficial for their partners, therefore HPV vaccination for men is worth considering. In this article we briefly describe HPV vaccination in males and overview their awareness and acceptance of HPV vaccination, so as to provide references for promoting HPV vaccination among men in the future.
