Prevalence and determinants of HPV genital infection in men
Author Information
Author(s): Franceschi S, Castellsagué X, Dal Maso L, Smith J S, Plummer M, Ngelangel C, Chichareon S, Eluf-Neto J, Shah K V, Snijders P J F, Meijer C J L M, Bosch F X, Muñoz N
Primary Institution: International Agency for Research on Cancer
Hypothesis
What are the prevalence and determinants of penile HPV infection among husbands of women with cervical cancer?
Conclusion
The study found that the prevalence of penile HPV infection among husbands varied significantly by country, with rates ranging from 3% to 39%.
Supporting Evidence
- 13% of husbands of control women had penile HPV infection.
- HPV 16 was the most commonly identified type among infected men.
- The prevalence of penile HPV infection was highest in Brazil at 39%.
Takeaway
This study looked at how many men have HPV, a virus that can cause cancer, and found that it varies a lot depending on where they live.
Methodology
The study involved interviews and HPV testing of 1143 husbands of women with cervical cancer and control women across multiple countries.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to the study design and the limited number of HPV types tested.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be representative of the general male population due to the hospital-based nature of some studies.
Participant Demographics
Husbands aged 19-82 years, with a median age of 45 for control women’s husbands.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.07–0.31
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