Education is Key for HPV
Francisco Canel
George Washington University
1 FEB 2015
EDUCATION IS KEY FOR HPV
INTRODUCTION
Attention material: The most commonly infected Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is
not receiving the vital attention that it needs.
Introduction of topic: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is extremely common in the United
States and is not given appropriate care which is leading to an increase in diseases and
infections that are very detrimental to ones health and potentially leading to death.
Thesis statement: How essential is it to increase awareness and knowledge of HPV
infections, as well as vaccination, in the attempt to decrease worsening symptoms and
other life-threatening diseases?
Organizational Preview: It is critical to explore the path the infection takes once inside
the body, and how it can create serious health issues, as well as how a vaccine can
work to cure or prevent the possibility of spreading and a decline in health.
BODY PARAGRAPH I
I. HPV is so increasingly common that in their lives, most-sexually active men and
women will get at least one type of HPV.
A. Types of HPV
1. More than 100 types
2. 13 types of cancer causing (high risk)
B. What are the different symptoms between the high-risk and low-risk
1. Common STI reactions
a. Warts
b. Herpes
2. Intensified reactions
a. Cervical Cancer
b. Other Cancerous Tumors
II. The most important factor about HPV is how easily it is transmitted
A. Methods of Transmission
1. Anus, Vagina, Cervix, Vulva
2. Inner foreskin and urethra of the penis
3. Inner nose, mouth, throat
4. Trachea, bronchi
5. Inner eyelids
B. These are all through forms of sexual interaction between individuals
Body Paragraph III
III. What are the symptoms, and how does one know if they have a form of HPV?
A. Currently, no methods of testing for HPV status
a. Cervical cancer screening exists for women, not recommended for
men
b. For women 30 years and older
B. Vast majority of people who have the disease do not know they are infected
1. Some never develop any health issues or symptoms from HPV
2. Some physical signs in men
a. Genital warts
b. Other warts on the epidermis
3. Some physical signs in women
a. Abnormal Pap tests results
b. Tumors (malignant or benign)
IV. There is not enough HPV-related knowledge amongst the younger, sexually active
population
A. Random surveys issued to participants to measure knowledge of HPV
B. Series of 11 items asked
a. True or false statements
b. I dont know answer included in surveys
c. Scored out of 11
V. There is an increasing advisory for individuals to look into receiving vaccine
A. Appropriate age groups to receive vaccine
B. Age groups that are knowledgeable about the vaccine and its effectiveness
VI. The success of the vaccines shows no reason to not go about receiving it.
A. Costs of the vaccine
B. Results in multiple countries according to:
a. Costs
b. Age of first intercourse
c. Severity of symptoms
VII. Much skepticism still arises from doctors believing the effectiveness of preventing
and reducing the chance of cervical caner and other symptoms of HPV.
A. HPVs resilience to common disinfectants
a. Possible non sexual transmission
B. Skepticism in protection against all carcinogenic subtypes
C. Believe in other methods:
a. Sex education
b. Constant screening
Conclusion
Restate thesis: With proper knowledge and maintenance of ones health, individuals can
protect themselves against STis such as HPV, as well as find the correct methods
pertaining to their own beliefs to prevent further issues which come as a result.
Restate topic sentences: Appropriate care and adherence to the possibilities of
detrimental signs of health can lead individuals of all ages to be better protected against
the symptoms which can arise from HPV. This will include knowledge about the
vaccination or the transmission, symptoms, recognition, potential treatment (if any), or
the ultimate goal; prevention of HPV.
Concluding Remarks: Facts about the symptoms stemming from HPV remain unclear.
Proper reading and education is still required to understand the potential hazards due to
HPVs subtle infection into ones immune system. Understanding the safety and
maintenance required is vital in decreasing the potential hazards of such a common
practice such as sexual intercourse.
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