Search for dissertations about: "HPV vaccine"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words HPV vaccine.

2. 1. Targeting the human papillomavirus for prevention of cervical cancer

   Author : Pontus Naucler; Malmö Klinisk mikrobiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; bakteriologi; virologi; Mikrobiologi; mycology; virology; bacteriology; prevention; Microbiology; CIN; vaccine; cervical intraepithelial neoplasia; screening; cervical cancer; Human Papillomavirus; HPV; mykologi; Public health; epidemiology; Folkhälsa; epidemiologi;

   Abstract : Different types of human papillomavirus (HPV) vary in the extent they cause precursor lesions (CIN) and cancer. There are limited long-term efficacy data on HPV testing in primary screening Among 72 cervical cancers in Mozambique, HPV 16 and 18 were the most frequent HPV types (69% of cases). READ MORE

4. 2. Vaccine effectiveness against HPV infections

   Author : Hanna Kann; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Infections with human papilloma viruses (HPV) are the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases. The vast majority of the sexually active population acquires them during lifetime but almost all HPV infections become resolved within a year. READ MORE

5. 3. Human papillomavirus and cellular biomarkers in cervical cancer

   Author : Malin Kaliff; Gabriella Lillsunde-Larsson; Mats G. Karlsson; Tina Dalianis; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cervical cancer; HPV; screening; triage; prognosis; genotype distribution; multiple HPV; HPV-negative; viral load; methylation;

   Abstract : Cervical cancer (CC) is caused by a persistent infection of certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Even though great progress has been made in strategies for prevention, and treatment of CC, there is still a need for improved methods in screening and management of women diagnosed with CC. READ MORE

6. 4. Introduction of School-Based HPV Vaccination in Sweden : Knowledge and Attitudes among Youth, Parents, and Staff

   Author : Maria Gottvall; Tanja Tydén; Margareta Larsson; Anna T Höglund; Elisabeth Faxelid; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Human papillomavirus; HPV; cervical cancer; vaccination; condom use; adolescents; school-nurses; parents; knowledge; attitudes; intervention; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis is to provide a better understanding of knowledge, attitudes, consent, and decision-making regarding Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, seen from the perspectives of concerned parties – high school students, school nurses, and parents.Two quantitative studies were performed: one descriptive cross-sectional study and one quasi-experimental intervention study. READ MORE

7. 5. Prevention of Human Papillomavirus in a school-based setting

   Author : Maria Grandahl; Tanja Tydén; Ragnar Westerling; Tryggve Nevéus; Marie Oscarsson; Ann Josefsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Human papillomavirus; HPV; vaccination; cervical cancer; school nurse; school health; immigrants; parents; adolescents; belief; attitude; decision; prevention; public health; randomised controlled trial; intervention; focus group interviews; vaccine hesitancy; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to examine beliefs about human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention, especially vaccination, among parents, immigrant women, adolescents and school nurses, and to promote primary prevention among adolescents.The methods used in the thesis were focus group interviews, individual interviews, a web-based questionnaire, and finally, a randomised controlled intervention study. READ MORE