Table 3:

Knowledge Items

General HPV Knowledge Questions:

There are many types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) HPV is a bacterial infection A person can have HPV without knowing it Generally, most HPV infections resolve spontaneously within 2 years HPV can be transmitted via sexual contact A person can transmit HPV even if a genital wart is not present HPV can cause herpes HPV can cause HIV/AIDS HPV can cause genital warts HPV can cause cervical cancer The rate of HPV is highest among women in their 30s HPV related dysplasia occurs more commonly in smokers HPV can cause an abnormal Pap smear/Pap test in women Genital warts are caused by the same HPV type(s) that cause cervical cancer Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV Using a condom will decrease the chance of transmitting/acquiring HPV Even after HPV vaccination, condoms continue to provide protection against future Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and/or HPV infections Antibiotics can cure HPV Being in a monogamous relationship eliminates your risk of HPV infection Which age group has the highest rate of HPV infections?

HPV-OPC knowledge questions:

HPV can cause oropharyngeal cancer Genital warts are caused by the same HPV type(s) that cause oropharyngeal cancer Oropharyngeal cancer caused by smoking is more deadly than oropharyngeal cancer caused by HPV Early stages of HPV related oropharyngeal cancer are often asymptomatic In the dental office, how often should a patient receive an oral, head, and neck cancer examination? Which age group(s) should an oral, head, and neck cancer examination be performed on? Which ethnic/racial background has the highest rate of oropharyngeal cancer? Which age group has the highest rate of oropharyngeal cancer? Which sex/gender has the highest rate of oropharyngeal cancer? What percentage of oropharyngeal cancer is attributed to HPV? Over the last ten years, which of the following oral locations had the most increase in rate for HPV related oropharyngeal cancer? Over the last ten years, which age group has shown the most increase in rate for HPV related oropharyngeal cancer? Where is the most common location for a HPV related oropharyngeal cancer biopsy? There are standards or routine screening tests for oropharyngeal cancer, specifically.

HPV vaccination knowledge questions:

There are vaccines that provide immunity against certain types of HPV The effectiveness of the HPV vaccine does not decrease over time. HPV vaccines can protect women against HPV related cervical cancer HPV vaccines can protect men and women against HPV related oropharyngeal cancer HPV vaccines can protect men and women against HPV related anal cancer HPV vaccines do not protect an individual from all types of HPV Individuals who receive the HPV vaccines do not have to be concerned with practicing safe sex (e.g. using condoms) HPV vaccination increases the likelihood of people engaging in risky sexual behaviors (e.g. multiple partners, unprotected sex, etc.) Generally, HPV vaccines are safe In general, HPV vaccines do not cause serious side effects HPV vaccines are expensive for uninsured individuals HPV vaccines are covered by most insurance providers HPV vaccines are administered in one dose HPV vaccines can protect men and women against HPV related genital warts People who have already had genital warts cannot get the HPV vaccines HPV vaccines are only effective for individuals who have never had sex Women who have had an abnormal Pap smear/Pap test should not receive the HPV vaccines The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that the HPV vaccines should be administered to both males and females Discussing the HPV vaccines provide an opportunity to have a conversation with your patients about their sexual behaviors (e.g. sexual history, practicing safe sex, etc.) HPV vaccines are highly effective at preventing cervical cancer precursors When is HPV vaccination ideally recommended? What is the optimal age for HPV vaccination in females? What is the optimal age for HPV vaccination in males?