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HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer early detection in gay and bisexual men is an "orphan" practice: A qualitative analysis among healthcare providers.
Zoschke, I Niles; Bennis, Sarah L; Wilkerson, J Michael; Stull, Cynthia L; Nyitray, Alan G; Khariwala, Samir S; Nichols, C Mark; Rosser, B R Simon; Flash, Charlene; Ross, Michael W.
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  • Zoschke IN; School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States.
  • Bennis SL; Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
  • Wilkerson JM; School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States.
  • Stull CL; Department of Primary Dental Care, Division of Dental Hygiene, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
  • Nyitray AG; Cancer Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States.
  • Khariwala SS; Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States.
  • Nichols CM; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
  • Rosser BRS; Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, Houston, TX, United States.
  • Flash C; Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.
  • Ross MW; Avenue 360 Health and Wellness, Houston, TX, United States.
Front Public Health ; 11: 1165107, 2023.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37151584
Introduction: Among US men, oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the back of the mouth and throat) is the 8th most common cancer. If detected early, human papillomavirus (HPV)-16-associated oropharyngeal cancer has a high 5-year survival rate. Risk factors such as high numbers of oral sex partners, disparities in smoking and drinking, and low rates of HPV vaccination may put gay and bisexual men at even higher risk for oropharyngeal cancer. Methods: We recruited 21 healthcare providers in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota and Houston, Texas to participate in semi-structured interviews. Nurses, physician assistants, dental hygienists, and dentists were asked about their clinical experiences serving gay and bisexual men and opinions on potential interventions for the early detection of oropharyngeal cancer. Results: Providers typically did not tailor health screenings and examinations for gay and bisexual men. Participants lacked confidence in their ability to effectively implement routine screening for oropharyngeal cancer. The extent to which oropharyngeal cancer screening was incorporated into clinical practice varied by specialty, and practices necessary to detect it were scattered across clinical environments. HIV- and LGBTQ-focused healthcare providers were more aware of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer in gay and bisexual men, and appeared readier to act and lead on this issue. Discussion: Further studies should (1) evaluate protocols for oropharyngeal cancer detection; (2) identify and assess the acceptability of screening in the community; and (3) study how to best close gaps in health services for gay and bisexual men which might contribute to low early detection rates of oropharyngeal cancer.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / Health Personnel / Papillomavirus Infections Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Guideline / Prognostic_studies / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies / Screening_studies Language: En Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2023 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Country of publication: Switzerland

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / Health Personnel / Papillomavirus Infections Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Guideline / Prognostic_studies / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies / Screening_studies Language: En Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2023 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Country of publication: Switzerland