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The importance of schoolchildren's knowledge about HPV: a literary review
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Keywords

Student health promotion
Papillomavirus infections
Sex education

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The importance of schoolchildren’s knowledge about HPV: a literary review. (2021). Electronic Journal Collection Health, 13(4), e6934. https://doi.org/10.25248/reas.e6934.2021

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Abstract

Objective: To point out the importance of treatment and the dissemination of knowledge among students about human papillomavirus (HPV). Bibliographic review: Human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STD). Many HPV patients have no symptoms, but can still infect others through sexual contact. Symptoms can include warts on Organs genitals or the surrounding skin. Information is the main form of prevention, because in addition to subsidizing boys and girls so that they understand how and how to take care of them, it also helps to end misunderstandings. Global data shows that almost everyone will be exposed to HPV at some point in their lives, and teenagers are considered to be the most vulnerable group. Prevention is the best way to avoid HPV infection, as the Pap test only helps in the early detection of cervical cancer. Final considerations: The school is a unique channel for the transmission of knowledge about HPV, and an appropriate place to instruct teenagers on how to behave to avoid contamination and what precautions to take for a healthier and fuller life.

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