Survey of practices in the European Federation for Colposcopy: HPV vaccination after treatment for cervical precancerous lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients treated for cervical precancerous lesions have a long-term increased risk for cervical cancer compared with the general population. As human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is effective in preventing cervical cancer and its precursors when given prior to sexual debut, adjuvant HPV vaccination in relation to the treatment of precursor lesions has been of great interest. Existing supporting data are of low quality, and recent meta-analyses called for high-quality randomized controlled trials. The European Federation for Colposcopy (EFC) observed a heterogeneity in clinical practices of adjuvant vaccination, and this survey aimed to assess potential differences in vaccination practices across Europe.

Material and methods

A survey was sent out to 100 repre

SUBMITTER: Heinonen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12451199 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature