Human papillomavirus

Gardasil: Should it be Mandatory? A Rhetorical Critique According to the Center for Menstrual Disorders and Reproductive Choice, 75-80% of sexually active adults will acquire a genital tract HPV infection before the age of fifty (STD 's: Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is the most frequently sexually transmitted disease with more than six million cases being reported each year. This disease can be deadly, turning into cervical cancer later in the patient’s life. Due to the epidemic levels of…

twenty-one to sixty-five years had not been screened for this preventable disease in the past five years”(Bernard, V. 2014). Within this group one in four had never been screened for cervical cancer. These statistics can be greatly reduced with the Human Papillomavirus vaccination, early cervical cancer screenings performed during a well woman exam, abstinence, and safe sex practices; although condoms do not cover the entire area that could be infected with HPV. Currently there are no screening…

The Human Papilloma Virus could be one of the most dangerous sexually transmitted diseases, and this largely due to the fact that it can lead to some of the most deadly cancers. HPV has been linked to a variety of cancers such as cervical cancer, penile cancer, vulvar cancer, all very deadly cancers that if not caught early can lead to death. Around 14 million people die from cervical cancer every year (Tavernise). In order to prevent the risk of people contracting HPV and the cancers that may…

Chosen topic: Vaccination Question: Should the HPV vaccine be compulsory for girls ages 11-20. What is HPV? The human papillomavirus or HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world and the leading cause of cervical cancer. The virus is spread via skin to skin contact and so is developed by 4 out of 5 people in NZ . There are over 100 types of HPV of which they are split into high risk and low risk. High risk types are those that are associated with the development of…

The HPV vaccine has cut the number of HPV cases in half. Human Papilloma Virus is the leading cause of cervical cancer in United States teenage girls. Human Papilloma Virus also causes throat and anus cancer as well as genital warts. For this reason, more and more countries may become convinced to give the HPV vaccine to teenage boys. Almost everyone who has sexual contact without a condom will catch Human Papilloma Virus sometime in their life. Most people can shake off the virus…

prevent. For example, some of the vaccines that are administered by the Vaccine for Children might take away how many individuals are going to doctors’ office for diseases that can potentially lead to continuous visits to the doctor like HPV (Human papillomavirus). As far as the key stakeholders these are the people who can pass or enforce laws that may either fulfill the goals of the program’s effort or get rid of the program in general. The main key stakeholder are the funders of this program…

RISKS & CAUSES The majority of patients who are diagnosed with anal cancer don't have a clearly defined risk factor. However, factors that increase the risk of developing anal cancer are associated with the risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. This virus is the same kind that causes genital warts. Certain strains of the HPV virus are associated with a high risk of developing anal cancer as well as cervical cancer and some types of throat cancer. Activities that put people at risk for…

HPV Vaccine In today’s society people are more likely to receive a sexually transmitted infection, but what people don’t always know is it can be preventable with a vaccine. Human papillomavirus, also known as HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. There are different types of HPV; most types can cause many health problems that include genitals warts and even different cancers for example cancers of the throat or vagina. Health advocates are stressing the…

used commercials, pamphlets, and articles, is a perfect example of health communication. The Gardasil Campaign by Merck Pharmaceuticals begin in 2006 and promoted the use of the Gardasil Vaccine, which helps to protect against 4 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). The vaccine protects against two specific strains of HPV that cause the majority of cervical/vaginal cancers. The slogan for the Gardasil Campaign is “One Less” as in one less person with HPV or cervical cancer. The campaign used…

Cervical Cancer Prevention for Hispanic Americans This paper will discuss the Hispanic culture and their health care beliefs on illnesses, prevention, cultural health practices, how they view traditional healthcare system, and the prevalence of cervical cancer in Hispanic women. It will also discuss how Hispanics financial status, their understanding of the English language, and their lower level of education all hinder the choices they make regarding their healthcare (Roncancio, Ward,…