Knowledge of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Infection in Non- Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Patients

Authors

  • M.D. Vartolomei University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania
  • S. Geambasu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania
  • T. Cotoi University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania
  • M.A. Badea University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania
  • C.B. Chibelean University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania
  • S. Voidezan University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania
  • C. Albu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania
  • O.S. Cotoi University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania
  • G.A. Dogaru University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania
  • R.M. Boja University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania
  • S.H. Morariu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania

Keywords:

HPV, bladder cancer, risk factors, knowledge of HPV

Abstract

The etiological role of HPV infection in the pathogenesis of bladder tumors remains uncertain. Case-control study, NMIBC patients answered a 37 items questionnaire regarding knowledge of HPV and were compared with a healthy control group. Group A started earlier sexual life than Group B (18 vs. 19 years), but the first cohabitation took place later (37 vs. 24 years, p = 0. 03). Group A had more sexual partners than Group B (>10, 32% respectively 17.6%). 56% of patients with NMIBC heard about HPV infection and only 47% of controls and 32% of group A respectively 41% of group B didn’t know if HPV infection represents a risk to their health. This study results in a lack of knowledge about HPV infection in NMIBC patients.

Author Biographies

M.D. Vartolomei, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania

Cell and Molecular Biology Department

C.B. Chibelean, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania

Urology Department

S. Voidezan, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania

Epidemiology Department

O.S. Cotoi, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania

Pathophysiology

G.A. Dogaru, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania

Nephrology Department

R.M. Boja, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania

Urology Department 

S.H. Morariu, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Targu Mures, Romania

Dermatology Department

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Published

2015-06-23

Issue

Vol. 8(57) No. 1 (2015)

Section

MEDICAL SCIENCES