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Knowledge and Attitudes toward HPV and the HPV Vaccines in The Bahamas

Issue: 
Vol 62, Issue 8: Nov (2013)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.318
Synopsis: 
A survey of 399 persons was done in Nassau, Bahamas, to determine knowledge and attitudes toward the human papillomavirus and its vaccine. Although knowledge of both was limited, the majority would vaccinate their children.
ABSTRACT
 
Objective: High-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) are a necessary, albeit not sufficient, cause for cervical cancer development. In The Bahamas, cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer despite screening and educational efforts. As a vaccine programme is being considered, awareness of HPV-related conditions and its vaccine needs to be measured.
Received: 
06 Dec, 2012
Accepted: 
19 Feb, 2013
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Caribbean
Attitudes
knowledge
vaccine
human papillomavirus (HPV)
The Bahamas
Journal Authors: 
D Halliday
R Butler
D Francis
J Thompson
M Joseph
CC Ragin
e-Published: 18 Feb, 2014

Pre-published Manuscript

This manuscript has been assigned to a volume and issue but has not yet been published. It is either being edited, typeset or is in the proof stage of publication.
In the pre-published stage, this manuscript may contain statements, opinions, and information that have errors in facts, figures, or interpretation. Any final changes in this manuscript will be made at the time of publication and will be reflected in the final electronic version of the issue. The editors and authors and their respective employees are not responsible or liable for the use of any such inaccurate or misleading data, opinion or information contained in the articles in this section.

Attitudes towards Male Circumcision among Attendees at a Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic in Kingston, Jamaica

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 4 (2010)
Pages: 
351–5
Synopsis: 
A survey of 198 attendees at a sexually transmitted infection clinic in Kingston, Jamaica, found limited knowledge of male circumcision or its benefits.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To describe the attitudes of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) clinic attendees towards male circumcision.

Design and Methods: A convenience sample of attendees at the main STI clinic in Kingston was interviewed using a structured questionnaire in June 2008.

PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Jamaica
Attitudes
male circumcision
HIV prevention
STI attendees
Journal Authors: 
JP Figueroa
C Jones-Cooper
e-Published: 07 Oct, 2013

Knowledge and Attitudes of Students at a Caribbean Offshore Medical School Towards Sexually Transmitted Infections and Use of Condoms

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 2 (2010)
Pages: 
171–6
Synopsis: 
Knowledge of students on sexually transmitted diseases was high and high risk behaviour was low.

ABSTRACT

Background: Sexually transmitted infections remain one of the predominant health issues that affect young adults. The aim of this study is to assess the level of knowledge, the attitudes and misconceptions of medical students at a Caribbean University towards STIs and condom use.

Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among medical students by employing semi-structured questionnaires.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Attitudes
knowledge
Caribbean offshore medical school
condom
sexual transmitted infections
students.
Journal Authors: 
RO Orisatoki
OO Oguntibeju
e-Published: 02 Oct, 2013

Getting to Zero: Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention in The Bahamas

Issue: 
Vol 61, Issue 9 (2012)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.263
Pages: 
921–3
Synopsis: 
Male circumcision is an important strategy to reduce the transmission of HIV. There is a need to determine the prevalence of male circumcision and its acceptability among healthcare practitioners and the general population in The Bahamas.

INTRODUCTION

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Journal Sections: 
Viewpoint
Keywords: 
Attitudes
health practitioners
knowledge
male circumcision
society
Journal Authors: 
C George
D Brennen
R Roberts
A Rabie
S Read
e-Published: 24 Jun, 2013

Getting to Zero: Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention in The Bahamas

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.263

INTRODUCTION

PDF Attachment: 
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Journal Sections: 
Viewpoint
Keywords: 
Attitudes
health practitioners
knowledge
male circumcision
society
Journal Authors: 
C George
DFP Brennen
R Roberts
A Rabie
S Read
e-Published: 21 Feb, 2013

Pre-published Manuscript

This manuscript has been assigned to a volume and issue but has not yet been published. It is either being edited, typeset or is in the proof stage of publication.
In the pre-published stage, this manuscript may contain statements, opinions, and information that have errors in facts, figures, or interpretation. Any final changes in this manuscript will be made at the time of publication and will be reflected in the final electronic version of the issue. The editors and authors and their respective employees are not responsible or liable for the use of any such inaccurate or misleading data, opinion or information contained in the articles in this section.

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