The Feminization of HPV: Reversing Gender Biases in US Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Policy.

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Title:	The Feminization of HPV: Reversing Gender Biases in US Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Policy.
Authors:	Daley, Ellen M., Vamos, Cheryl A., Zimet, Gregory D., Rosberger, Zeev, Thompson, Erika L., Merrell, Laura
Source:	American Journal of Public Health. Jun2016, Vol. 106 Issue 6, p983-984. 2p.
Subjects:	Health policy, Policy sciences, Sex discrimination, Women, Human papillomavirus vaccines
Geographic Terms:	United States
Abstract:	In the article, the authors discuss developments in the prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers in the U.S. as of mid-2016, particularly the approval of a nine-valent HPV vaccines. They cite that the vaccines provide protection against five additional oncogenic HPV types and reverse the feminization of HPV. Also cited are the variability in vaccination rates among age groups and genders and the effectiveness of Papanicolau test screening in HPV cancer prevention.
Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

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Abstract:	In the article, the authors discuss developments in the prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers in the U.S. as of mid-2016, particularly the approval of a nine-valent HPV vaccines. They cite that the vaccines provide protection against five additional oncogenic HPV types and reverse the feminization of HPV. Also cited are the variability in vaccination rates among age groups and genders and the effectiveness of Papanicolau test screening in HPV cancer prevention.
ISSN:	00900036
DOI:	10.2105/AJPH.2016.303122