Gay and Bisexual Men in the US Lack Basic Information About Anal Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) as a cause of anal cancer among at-risk gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM).

Materials and methods

Secondary analysis was conducted of cross-sectional data from 3 cycles of the Health Information National Trends Survey (2017, 2018, 2019). Results were reported for the subset of adults who identified as GBM (N = 212). Knowledge that HPV can cause anal cancer was the main outcome. Differences in knowledge were evaluated (using χ2 and multiple logistic regression) by demographic, health information factors, and access to care.

Results

Sixty-eight percent of GBM were aware of HPV. Knowledge that HPV causes anal cancer was low (<20%) in the overall sample and samp

SUBMITTER: Wheldon CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9101414 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature