Breaking barriers: why including boys and men is key to HPV prevention.

IF 7 1区 医学 Q1 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL BMC Medicine Pub Date : 2024-11-08 DOI:10.1186/s12916-024-03701-8
Damian Naidoo, Kaymarlin Govender, Joanne E Mantell
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Abstract

Despite the common belief that human papillomavirus (HPV) primarily affects women, it is imperative to recognize and address the impact of HPV on boys and men. Overlooking the health implications for males is a notable gap, as efforts have predominantly focused on preventing HPV-related infections in women. This commentary aims to emphasize the importance of HPV awareness and vaccination for boys and men by highlighting the prevalence and consequences of HPV infection, elaborating on the associated health risks, elucidating the benefits of vaccination, and urging readers to recognize the necessity of protecting males from HPV. In addition, the increase in HPV-related cancers in men underscores the urgent need for increased awareness and vaccination. Although specific testing for HPV in men is not available, the inclusion of men and boys in gender-neutral vaccination programs can help reduce the harmful effects of this virus in both genders.

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打破障碍:为什么让男孩和男性参与进来是预防 HPV 的关键。
尽管人们普遍认为人类乳头瘤病毒(HPV)主要影响女性,但当务之急是认识并解决 HPV 对男孩和男性的影响。忽视对男性健康的影响是一个明显的缺陷,因为人们的工作主要集中在预防女性感染 HPV 相关疾病上。本评论旨在通过强调 HPV 感染的流行程度和后果、阐述相关的健康风险、阐明接种疫苗的益处以及敦促读者认识到保护男性免受 HPV 感染的必要性,从而强调男孩和男性认识 HPV 和接种疫苗的重要性。此外,男性中与人乳头瘤病毒相关的癌症的增加也凸显了提高意识和接种疫苗的迫切性。虽然目前还没有针对男性 HPV 的特定检测方法,但将男性和男童纳入性别中立的疫苗接种计划有助于减少这种病毒对男女两性的危害。
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BMC Medicine 医学-医学:内科
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