Version 1
: Received: 22 April 2020 / Approved: 24 April 2020 / Online: 24 April 2020 (10:13:51 CEST)
Version 2
: Received: 1 May 2020 / Approved: 3 May 2020 / Online: 3 May 2020 (09:31:38 CEST)
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Bedi, S.; Strachan, R.; Zehbe, I. Awareness of Human Papillomavirus Infection among Indigenous Males in North America and Oceania. Preprints2020, 2020040435
Bedi, S.; Strachan, R.; Zehbe, I. Awareness of Human Papillomavirus Infection among Indigenous Males in North America and Oceania. Preprints 2020, 2020040435
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Bedi, S.; Strachan, R.; Zehbe, I. Awareness of Human Papillomavirus Infection among Indigenous Males in North America and Oceania. Preprints2020, 2020040435
Bedi, S.; Strachan, R.; Zehbe, I. Awareness of Human Papillomavirus Infection among Indigenous Males in North America and Oceania. Preprints 2020, 2020040435
Abstract
We have surveyed peer-reviewed literature on the awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among Indigenous males in North America and Oceania. Using keywords HPV plus male, men or boy, and ethnical filters such as Indigenous, Aboriginal or First Nations, we retrieved 47 articles based on titles of which we kept 14 after reading the abstracts. Reported HPV awareness was generally low in Indigenous males in North America with no peer-reviewed data from Oceania. The lower understanding by males compared to females was largely attributable to misconceptions about HPV-related diseases, their transmission, and prevention. Lack of awareness and concern toward the risk of contracting HPV infection in Indigenous males suggests an impediment in disseminating health information about this cancer-causing virus. Culturally sensitive education, with emphasis on Indigenous males, is needed to improve this group’s HPV knowledge. Researchers should also engage meaningfully with Indigenous communities by building rapport to achieve a positive change in attitude.
Keywords
human papillomavirus; attitude; knowledge; belief; Indigenous; male; North America; Oceania
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Received:
3 May 2020
Commenter:
Simran Bedi
Commenter's Conflict of Interests:
Author
Comment:
Some editorial changes were made and a Box of keywords used for the literature search was added. I am also submitting supplementary data this time.
Received:
10 October 2022
Commenter:
Camila Rodrigo
The commenter has declared there is no conflict of interests.
Comment:
Since HPV and CANCER are highly communicable, problematic and prevalent, I wonder why there is no more emphasis on finding a natural cure or solution for these viruses which affect millions more people than other STDs, including AIDS. They keep promoting the propaganda of no cure for these ailments. I was exposed to genital herpes in 2016 and I suffered a lot of anxiety and depression while looking for methods to reverse this condition. After several failures, I found a natural holistic method from “Dr. Colle Herbs” that helped me recover my health from HPV issues and my dad’s CANCER diagnosis was reversed completely. These are alternative remedies the pharmaceutical department will not tell you about, I was healed within 14 days, and my new lab result said I tested negative for the virus, these herbs work greatly without side effects. This is not a promo advert. I am trying to bring awareness to people about the possibility of getting rid of HPV and CANCER permanently to those who would want to try it out instead of dying of depression. You can find “Dr Colle Herbs” on Facebook. www.drcolleherbs.webs.com dr.colleherbalhome@gmail.com
Commenter: Simran Bedi
Commenter's Conflict of Interests: Author
Commenter: Camila Rodrigo
The commenter has declared there is no conflict of interests.