Author/Editor		Uršič-Vrščaj, Marjetka; Rakar, Stelio; Možina, Andrej; Takač, Iztok; Šubic, Zdenka
Title		Kako informirati ženske o HPV?
Translated title		How to inform women about HPV?
Type		članek
Source		In: Lovšin B, editor. Zbornik prispevkov 50 let Ginekološko-porodniškega oddelka Splošne bolnišnice Izola: zgodovina oddelka, diagnostika in zdravljenje cervikalnih intraepitelijski sprememb; 2004 apr 2; Portorož-Bernardin. Izola: Splošna bolnišnica Izola, Ginekološko-porodniški oddelek,
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 36-45
Language		slo
Abstract		Cervical cancer (CC) is still an important problem of gynecologic oncology in Slovenia. The incidence of preinvasive CC is increasing among young sexually active women. The causal association between human papilloma virus (HPV) and CC is known. HPV DNA testing is incorporated into CC detection programs. Women who undergo HPV DNA testing should receive counseling and education about HPV. For instance, a positive HPV test result should not be viewed as indicating the presence of a sexually transmitted disease, but rather a sexually acquired infection. Nearly every person who has had sexual intercourse has been exposed to HPV, and the infection is extremely common and usually not detectable or harmful. The lifetime risk of contracting the virus is estimated to be 75%-90%. It is very important for women today to understand that testing positive for HPV does not indicate the presence of cancer, that most women diagnosed with HPV will not develop CC and that often the virus goes away without treatment. According to date the most important questions are about the transmission, prevention, treatment and progression of HPV. Women are confused about the difference between HPV test results and the results of a Pap test. New information should contain complete date on HPV. A National HPV Information Center should be organized in Slovenia, too.
Descriptors		PAPILLOMAVIRUS, HUMAN CERVIX NEOPLASMS VAGINAL SMEARS HEALTH EDUCATION