A5021979087- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Genital Health and Disease
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Social Media in Health Education
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Research in Social Sciences
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
Turku University Hospital
2012-2024
University of Turku
2013-2024
Objectives: Even though good sexual health is an important part of well-being, the evaluation patients’ problems not necessarily routine for physicians. We compared engagement (attitudes, barriers to bringing up, and practice patterns) with among general practitioners (GPs) obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs) special regard sex age physician. Methods: A web-based questionnaire was used data collection from 2 samples The completed questionnaires 402 GPs 299 OB/GYNs were eligible analysis. In...
Next-generation sequencing-based microbiological analysis is a complex way to profile vaginal microbiome samples since each step affects the results gained. Methodologies for sample collection lack golden standards. We compared Puritan DNA/RNA swab (PS) and Copan FLOQ (CS) provided consistent reliable profiles analyzed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. collected two consecutive utilizing PS with room temperature storing CS instant freezing from 26 women. Variable region 4 of bacterial was...
Abstract Background Aberrant microbiota composition has been linked to disease development at numerous anatomical sites. Microbiota changes in reaction viral infections, such as human papillomavirus (HPV), have investigated almost exclusively the female reproductive tract. However, HPV infection may also affect male health by reducing semen quality and fertility. The aim of this study was investigate whether present DNA is associated with detectable bacterial diversity. Methods This relied...
Persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a key event in HPV-induced carcinogenesis. As part of the prospective Finnish Family HPV Study, we analysed physical state and viral copy numbers HPV16 asymptomatic oral infections that either persisted or cleared during 6-year follow-up. The persister group comprised 14 women 7 men with 51 21 HPV16-positive brush samples. clearance included 41 13 men, 64 24 samples, respectively. Physical DNA load were assessed by using quantitative PCR for...
Sexual health is an important aspect of quality life, yet both healthcare professionals and patients might hesitate to bring up the topic during appointments. Our study investigated obstetrician-gynecologists' (OB/GYNs') self-reported competences in discussing treating sexual problems, as well barriers bringing subject. An additional aim was evaluate need for continuing education medicine.A web-based questionnaire sent members The Finnish Society Obstetrics Gynecology (n = 1212). survey...
Objective Although sexual problems are common, they rarely brought up in appointments with general practitioners (GPs). We aimed to assess the barriers that hinder GPs from bringing health issues and evaluate need for education on medicine. Design A web-based questionnaire was used. Setting Four fields were included: A) self-reported competence discussing treating patients these issues, B) patients' problems, C) source of medicine D) Subjects random sample 1000 Finland (a response rate...
Many chronic diseases and their medications may induce sexual problems. This study aimed to evaluate whether general practitioners (GPs) raise health issues during appointments with patients who have diseases.A web-based questionnaire was distributed a random sample of 1,000 GPs in Finland.The aim determine GPs' self-reported inquiry into problems awareness inducing problems.Only 16.2% the inquired about issues, typically dealing reproductive organs. A majority (66.9%) considered be...
Abstract Introduction Female sexual dysfunction is very common, but its determinants remain under‐investigated. Vasculogenic impairments are suggested to be related female dysfunction, previous literature regarding the association scarce. This study aims between arterial health and function in women their 60s. Material methods The sample for this cross‐sectional comprised 117 (aged 60–64 years) who participated Finnish Retirement Aging study. Arterial was measured according participants'...
Physicians and midwives meet patients with sexual health issues regularly; however, they may have limited medicine education. The study's aim was to evaluate the self-reported competence of medical midwifery students bring up their assess barriers that hinder these discussions. need for additional education also evaluated.A web-based questionnaire sent last-year graduating between December 2018 May 2019 in Finland. In total, 233 131 participated study. Three fields were evaluated: discussing...
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) establishes latency in neurons and recurrent infections oral mucosa. This prospective study analyzes HSV prevalence mucosal brush samples from men with known human papillomavirus (HPV) status. We hypothesized that HSV‐1‐infection could facilitate HPV persistence as a cofactor. was part of the Finnish Family accomplished at University Turku/Turku Hospital, Finland. A total 139 (mean age 28.6 ± 4.9 years) were enrolled 36+‐weeks their partner's pregnancy thereafter...
The aim was to evaluate the herpes simplex virus (HSV) seroprevalence and seroconversion among 285 pregnant women their 120 male spouses in Finland during a six-year follow-up (FU) between 1998-2008. We also studied effect of sexual habits, pregnancy, other demographic factors on acquisition HSV infection. Combined HSV-1 HSV-2-IgG antibodies were assessed first baseline serum samples with an indirect enzyme immunoassay method. individuals seronegative or borderline serology at additionally...
Abstract Objectives Natural history of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the head and neck region is poorly understood, their impact on collective HPV‐specific immunity not known. Materials methods In this study, we have performed a systematic analysis HPV16‐specific cell‐mediated (CMI) 21 women with known oral genital HPV DNA status serology (Ab) based 6‐year follow‐up data. These being subgroup from Finnish Family Study were recalled for blood sampling to be tested CMI‐responses...
Objective Female sexual problems are common but not routinely assessed in obstetrician-gynecologist appointments. Therefore, we evaluated obstetrician-gynecologists' attitudes and practice patterns regarding their patients' problems. Study design A web-based questionnaire was used to collect information from each respondent on gender, age, education, occupational status, the total number of patients treated per day issues dealt with day. Main outcome measures This study covered three fields...
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