Análise do conhecimento dos acadêmicos do gênero masculino de uma instituição de ensino superior sobre o papilomvírus humano (HPV) e câncer de pênis

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the agent that most infects skin and mucous membranes, both in women and men, causing anogenital warts and also cancer. In countries where neonatal circumcision is a cultural habit, the incidence of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the penis is low. Adequate hygiene and early circumcision prevent the occurrence of neoplasia in adulthood. HPV in humans is rarer than in women and can cause anogenital warts, precancerous lesions and, in severe cases, penile carcinomas. Penile cancer is less common but also has no symptoms unless they carry the type that produce genital warts where they may appear around the anus, penis, scrotum, groin or thighs. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the knowledge of male students regularly enrolled in the Biomedicine course at a health college in the city of Trindade-GO on HPV and penile cancer. METHODOLOGY: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study with data collection, carried out by means of a specific questionnaire, on HPV, penile cancer and forms of prevention, to the students of the Biomedicine course. RESULTS: The study population comprised a total of 27 male students, regularly enrolled in the Biomedicine course, in both shifts. Penile cancer is a rare tumor, with a higher incidence in men as young as 50, although it may also reach younger people. CONCLUSION: This study allowed the evaluation of the degree of knowledge of Biomedicine students at in relation to Human Papillomavirus and Penile Cancer and prevention of the topics. The results found were in line with the proposed objectives.