Abstract

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014:

Human papillomavirus (HPV) remains the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2013). Approximately 79 million Americans have HPV, with an estimated 14 million new cases each year (CDC, 2013). Infection with certain high-risk HPV types is a direct precursor to cancer of the cervix, vagina and vulva in women and penile cancers in men. Human papillomavirus is also responsible for many anal and oropharyngeal cancers in both men and women, with the number of these cancers diagnosed annually rising dramatically (CDC, 2013). Fortunately, the Gardasil vaccine can prevent the most common types of high-risk HPV associated with these cancers.

Authors

Cindy R. Evans

Author Details

Cindy R. Evans, DNPc, RN, WHNP-BC

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

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N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

HPV Vaccine, HPV

Conference Name

Leadership Summit 2014

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2014

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An instructional tool on human papilloma virus for health care providers instructing adolescents and young adult clients attending Title X clinics

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014:

Human papillomavirus (HPV) remains the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2013). Approximately 79 million Americans have HPV, with an estimated 14 million new cases each year (CDC, 2013). Infection with certain high-risk HPV types is a direct precursor to cancer of the cervix, vagina and vulva in women and penile cancers in men. Human papillomavirus is also responsible for many anal and oropharyngeal cancers in both men and women, with the number of these cancers diagnosed annually rising dramatically (CDC, 2013). Fortunately, the Gardasil vaccine can prevent the most common types of high-risk HPV associated with these cancers.