Association between sexual behaviour and head and neck cancer in the French West Indies: a case-control study based on an Afro-Caribbean population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Worldwide, a significant proportion of head and neck cancers is attributed to the Human papillomavirus (HPV). It is imperative that we acquire a solid understanding of the natural history of this virus in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) development. Our objective was to investigate the role of sexual behaviour in the occurrence of HNSCC in the French West Indies. Additionally, we evaluated the association of high risk of HPV (Hr-HPV) with sexual behaviour in risk of cancer.

Methods

We conducted a population-based case-control study (145 cases and 405 controls). We used logistic regression models to estimate adjusted odds-ratios (OR), and their 95% confidence intervals (CI).

Results

Compared to persons who never practiced oral sex, those who pr

SUBMITTER: Auguste A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10163737 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature