Prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-related diseases : barriers to HPV vaccine coverage among university women in the U.S., and initial steps in integrating cervical cytology testing into primary care in the Republic of Georgia

Author

Robert Bednarczyk, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow

Date of Award

1-1-2010

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

College/School/Department

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Program

Epidemiology

Content Description

1 online resource (xi, 228 pages) : PDF file, illustrations (some color)

Dissertation/Thesis Chair

Louise-Anne McNutt

Committee Members

Guthrie S Birkhead, Dale L Morse, Drew Anderson

Keywords

barriers, cervical cancer, human papillomavirus, Pap smear, vaccine, Papillomavirus vaccines, Papillomavirus diseases, Cervix uteri, Women college students, Medical personnel

Subject Categories

Epidemiology

Abstract

Worldwide, cervical cancer is second only to breast cancer in incidence. Screening for pre-cancerous abnormalities can reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality, though this is not uniformly used worldwide. Recently, a vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV), a necessary cause of cervical cancer, was approved for preventive use in the United States.

Recommended Citation

Bednarczyk, Robert, "Prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-related diseases : barriers to HPV vaccine coverage among university women in the U.S., and initial steps in integrating cervical cytology testing into primary care in the Republic of Georgia" (2010). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 148.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/148