Cervical cancer incidence in the United States has declined for the past 40 years, yet the odds of developing cervical cancer is much higher among marginalized women, particularly African American and Hispanic American women. Although preventable through vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) prior to infection, uptake and completion rates of the vaccine among African American and Hispanic American women are low. The purpose of the study was to determine if a significant relationship existed between the health literacy levels of African American and Hispanic American women, ages 18-26, and the low HPV vaccination uptake. The integrated behavioral model, which identifies factors antecedent to behavioral intention, as well as the motivating variables, was the theoretical framework. Secondary data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey were used to examine the relationships among the variables of interest. A logistic regression (n = 2093) showed that health literacy is a strong determinant of HPV vaccine behavior intention, and that there was a significant relationship between health literacy and HPV vaccine initiation. Health literacy mediated the relationships between the motivating variables and the vaccine uptake, and completely mediated the relationship between ethnicity and HPV vaccine uptake. Health literacy did not independently predict the vaccine initiation. The findings from this study might (a) provide public health practitioners with enough information to guide health promotion activities to increase the vaccination coverage to the level expected in Healthy People 2020, (b) save economic resources through cancer prevention, and (c) improve lives by curbing the excess deaths among racial minority women.

O rastreamento para o cÃncer do colo uterino e o planejamento familiar sÃo prÃticas preventivas de relevÃncia em saÃde da mulher em idade fÃrtil. A atenÃÃo bÃsica ainda privilegia o ciclo gravÃdico-puerperal e a prevenÃÃo da neoplasia maligna do colo, ficando o planejamento familiar em segundo plano. Contudo, a despeito da melhor cobertura na realizaÃÃo da citologia cervicovaginal, as taxas de mortalidade pela neoplasia persistem elevadas. Persistem, tambÃm, taxas altas de gestaÃÃo na adolescÃncia, de abortamentos e iniquidades em saÃde. O objetivo do projeto foi caracterizar a situaÃÃo de saÃde reprodutiva de mulheres em idade fÃrtil de uma comunidade urbana de baixa renda em Fortaleza, priorizando a realizaÃÃo da citologia e o uso de mÃtodos contraceptivos. Tratou-se de estudo transversal por entrevistas domiciliares com 244 mulheres de 13 a 52 anos. A anÃlise exploratÃria inicial permitiu estabelecer correlaÃÃes atravÃs do teste do qui-quadrado de Pearson para as variÃveis nominais e ANOVA para mÃdias e desvios padrÃes. Para expressar a magnitude das associaÃÃes foram calculadas razÃes de chance (odds ratio) como expressÃes das razÃes de prevalÃncia utilizando regressÃo logÃstica simples e mÃltipla. Dentre as entrevistadas com atividade sexual e 25 anos ou mais, 90,3% realizaram citologia no mÃximo a cada trÃs anos, 59,3% anualmente. Correlacionaram-se positivamente à periodicidade anual o trabalho remunerado (OR=2,63; IC95%: 1,49-4,64) e a condiÃÃo de ter tido no mÃximo uma gestaÃÃo (OR=2,60; IC95%: 1,11-6,08). Quanto ao planejamento familiar, pouco mais da metade das mulheres (51,9%) usava algum mÃtodo e 39,5% delas nÃo foram orientadas por mÃdico ou enfermeiro. Predominou utilizaÃÃo de anticoncepcionais orais (40,4%) e condom (28,7%). A renda familiar de R$ 800,00 ou superior associou-se à maior chance de contracepÃÃo orientada por profissional adequado (OR=3,3, IC95%: 1,28-8,54), contrariamente à histÃria de abortamento (OR=0,32, IC95%: 0,13-0,82). Observou-se alta frequÃncia de realizaÃÃo da citologia cervicovaginal, inclusive anualmente e fora da faixa etÃria recomendada pelo MinistÃrio da SaÃde. Houve baixa prevalÃncia de anticoncepÃÃo, oferta insuficiente quanto à variedade e elevada proporÃÃo de mulheres que nÃo recebeu orientaÃÃo adequada para o uso de mÃtodos contraceptivos. Renda familiar e abortamento prÃvio foram fatores associados ao planejamento familiar orientado por profissional adequado, enquanto o trabalho remunerado e o fato de ter tido no mÃximo uma gestaÃÃo foram associados à coleta anual de citologia para prevenÃÃo do cÃncer do colo uterino. / Cervical cancer screening and family planning are relevant preventive health practices for women of childbearing age. Primary care still privileges gestational period and cervical neoplasia prevention over family planning. Nevertheless, despite improvements on the coverage for cervicovaginal cytology, cervical neoplasia mortality rates show only slight decrease. High rates of teenage pregnancy, abortions and health iniquities persist. The project aimed to portrait the reproductive health situation of childbearing aged women from a low income urban community in Fortaleza, prioritizing cytology procedures and the use of contraceptive methods. This was a cross-sectional study carried out through home interviews with 244 women from the age of 13 to 52 years old. The initial exploratory analysis allowed establishing correlations through the chi-square test for nominal variables and ANOVA for means and standard deviations. Odds ratios as expressions of prevalence ratios were obtained to express the magnitude of the associations using simple and multiple logistic regression. Amongst sexually active women and aged 25 years or more, 90.3% underwent cytology at least every 3 years, and 59.3% did it annually. Cytology annual frequency positively correlated to remunerated employment (OR=2.63; IC95%: 1.49-4.64) and to the condition of having had the maximum of one pregnancy (OR=2.60; IC95%: 1.11-6.08). Regarding family planning, just over half of women (51.9%) used any contraception and 39.5% of them were not guided by doctors or nurses. Oral contraceptives (40.4%) and condom (28.7%) predominated as current contraceptive methods. Family income of R$ 800.00 or above positively correlated with contraception guided by an appropriate professional (OR=3.3, IC95%: 1.28-8.54) and negatively correlated to a history of previous abortion (OR=0.32, IC95%: 0.13-0.82). High rates of cervicovaginal cytology were observed, even annually and out of the age group suggested by the Health Ministry. There was a low rate of contraception, insufficient offer as to methods variety and a high proportion of women who did not received adequate guidance on the use of contraceptive methods. Family income and previous abortion were associated to family planning guided by a qualified professional, whilst remunerated employment and having had the maximum of one pregnancy were associated to annual cytology screening to prevent cervix neoplasia.

The purpose of this dissertation is to explore the creation of a cervical cancer health prevention infographic, geared toward African American women ages 30 to 65, to be potentially used to raise health literacy and influence positive behaviors towards practicing prevention measures—ultimately preventing unnecessary deaths. This dissertation also produced a cervical cancer health prevention infographic prototype for African American Women ages 30 to 65 to be further tested and implemented within future health communication campaigns. Cervical Cancer is both preventable and treatable (if diagnosed during early stages); therefore the amount of individuals dying from the cancer should be minimal. Still, African American Women in this study’s target health population are dying from Cervical Cancer the most. Existing research highlights that social determinants of health (like income, education and literacy) play varying roles as barriers to prevention (Baldwin, 1996; J. L. Davis et al., 2013; Egbert & Parrott, 2001; Ford et al., 2013; McKinnon, Harper, & Moore, 2011; Sung, Alema-Mensah, & Blumenthal, 2002; Williams & Templin, 2013). . This dissertation specifically focuses on targeting the potential to increase health literacy on Cervical Cancer to potentially positively influence prevention uptake. Drawing upon fields like health communication, visual communication and social science research, this research endeavor presents an interdisciplinary approach to potentially solving health communication issue within an at-risk population. The theoretical framework in guiding infographic production for this dissertation was the Health Belief Model, which is widely used in health communication research to assess failure of prevention uptake (du Pré, 2014; Glanz et al., 2005; Maibach & Parrott, 1995; Rosenstock, 2000). The Health Belief Model in conjunction with existing literature regarding health literacy, cultural stigma and relevance in communication campaigns geared toward African American Women ages 30 to 65, infographic content was created and presented to study participants via six interactive focus groups. The focus group methodology of qualitative research allowed for 17 study participants to confidentially engage in dialogue with peers concerning the issue at hand while also helping to create the content hierarchy, enhance and suggest visuals, colors and themes of the proposed infographic. Iterative data analysis approaches allow for constant assessment of study outcomes and themes. This study produces theoretical, practical and methodological implications for future research on the lacking area of scholarly literature. Findings from this dissertation suggest a need to (1) test the proposed infographic for potential national health campaign usage, (2) a need for more long-term collaborative community efforts for continual population access in research on Cervical Cancer prevention, and (3) future assessment of a newer form of focus group research that focuses on incorporation smaller participant groups for increased hands-on interactivity.

Introdução: O câncer do colo do útero é um problema de saúde publica, é uma importante causa de morbidade e mortalidade em mulheres de todo mundo. O rastreamento com a citologia de Papanicolaou, quando realizado periodicamente demonstrou ser eficaz na redução de incidência e mortalidade em países desenvolvidos. O rastreamento com unidade móvel de prevenção é uma estratégia para o diagnóstico precoce do câncer do colo do útero. Objetivo: Avaliar os resultados do programa de rastreamento com busca ativa e unidade móvel na detecção precoce do câncer do colo do útero na população das zonas urbana e rural de Barretos. Casuística e Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo, descritivo, com 16.849 mulheres na zona urbana e 1.055 na zona rural de Barretos. O projeto inclui visitas domiciliares repetidas de um profissional de saúde da unidade móvel do Hospital de Câncer de Barretos (HCB), entrevista e coleta de Papanicolaou. Mulheres com diagnóstico citológico de ASC-US, ASC-H, lesões intraepiteliais e carcinoma invasivo, foram convocadas para colposcopia e todas as mulheres com histopatológico de carcinoma foram tratadas e permanecem em seguimento no HCB. Os resultados deste programa foram comparados com dados do registro sobre câncer do colo do útero do Departamento Regional de Saúde V (DRS-V) e da Fundação Oncocentro de São Paulo (FOSP), do mesmo período. Resultados: Na zona urbana 10.350 (61,4%) mulheres foram examinadas e realizaram o exame de Papanicolaou, com taxa de cobertura de 62,9% nas mulheres em idade alvo (25 a 60 anos) do programa brasileiro. Foram identificados 35 casos de carcinoma, sendo 77,1% de carcinoma espinocelular in situ. A idade média foi 41,9 anos, 81,4% das mulheres examinadas eram das classes socioeconômicas D e E, e 88,6% apresentavam exame prévio de Papanicolaou. Na zona rural, 1.055 (100%) mulheres foram entrevistadas, examinadas e realizaram o exame de Papanicolaou, com taxa de cobertura de 74,4% na idade alvo. Foram identificados 6 casos de carcinoma, sendo 83,3% de carcinoma espinocelular in situ. A idade média foi de 39,8 anos, 86,7% nas classes socioeconômicas D e E, e 81,0% das mulheres apresentavam exame de Papanicolaou prévio. Analisamos os dados do programa de rastreamento do HCB e comparamos com os dados, em relação ao estadiamento, da DRS-V e FOSP, no mesmo período. Está análise mostrou que houve uma prevalência de lesões in situ em relação às invasivas no programa de rastreamento do HCB quando comparado à DRS-V (p=0,005) e à FOSP (p<0,001). Conclusões: O rastreamento com busca ativa e unidade móvel é um método efetivo no diagnóstico precoce do câncer do colo do útero / Introduction: Uterine cervical cancer is a public health problem and an important cause of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Screening using the Papanicolaou cytological test, when done repeatedly, has been shown to be effective for reducing the incidence and mortality of this disease in developed countries. Screening with an active search using a mobile unit is a strategy for early diagnosis of uterine cervical cancer. Objective: To evaluate the results from a screening program with an active search using a mobile unit for early detection of uterine cervical cancer among the populations in the urban and rural zones of Barretos. Sample and Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study on 16,849 women in the urban zone and 1,055 in the rural zone of Barretos. The project included repeated home visits by a healthcare professional from the mobile unit of Barretos Cancer Hospital (HCB), interviews and collection of Papanicolaou smears. Women with a cytological diagnosis of ASC-US, ASC-H, intraepithelial lesions and invasive carcinoma were called in for colposcopy examinations. All the women with a histopathological diagnosis of carcinoma were treated and remained under follow-up by HCB. The results were compared with data from the uterine cervical cancer records of the Fifth Regional Health Department (DRS-V) and the Oncocenter Foundation of São Paulo (FOSP), covering the same period. Results: From the urban zone, 10,350 Papanicolaou smears (61.4%) were collected, with a coverage rate of 62.9% of the women at the target age for the Brazilian program. There were 35 cases of carcinoma, of which 77.1% were in situ squamous cell carcinoma. The womens mean age was 41.9 years; 81.4% were in socioeconomic classes D and E; and 88.6% had had a previous Papanicolaou examination. In the rural zone, 1,055 Papanicolaou smears (100.0%) were collected, with a coverage rate of 74.4% of the women at the target age. There were six cases of carcinoma, of which 83.3% were in situ squamous cell carcinoma. The womens mean age was 39.8 years; 86.7% were in socioeconomic classes D and E; and 81.0% had had a previous Papanicolaou examination. We analyzed the data from the HCB screening program in comparison with the staging data from DRS-V and FOSP, over the same period. There were statistically significant differences in the proportions of in situ and invasive carcinoma found in the HCB screening program in relation to DRS-V (p = 0.0046) and in relation to FOSP (p < 0.001). This analysis showed that there was higher prevalence of in situ lesions than of invasive lesions in the HCB screening program. Conclusions: Screening with an active search using a mobile unit is an effective method for early diagnosis of uterine cervical cancer

Introdução: O câncer do colo do útero é um problema de saúde publica, é uma importante causa de morbidade e mortalidade em mulheres de todo mundo. O rastreamento com a citologia de Papanicolaou, quando realizado periodicamente demonstrou ser eficaz na redução de incidência e mortalidade em países desenvolvidos. O rastreamento com unidade móvel de prevenção é uma estratégia para o diagnóstico precoce do câncer do colo do útero. Objetivo: Avaliar os resultados do programa de rastreamento com busca ativa e unidade móvel na detecção precoce do câncer do colo do útero na população das zonas urbana e rural de Barretos. Casuística e Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo, descritivo, com 16.849 mulheres na zona urbana e 1.055 na zona rural de Barretos. O projeto inclui visitas domiciliares repetidas de um profissional de saúde da unidade móvel do Hospital de Câncer de Barretos (HCB), entrevista e coleta de Papanicolaou. Mulheres com diagnóstico citológico de ASC-US, ASC-H, lesões intraepiteliais e carcinoma invasivo, foram convocadas para colposcopia e todas as mulheres com histopatológico de carcinoma foram tratadas e permanecem em seguimento no HCB. Os resultados deste programa foram comparados com dados do registro sobre câncer do colo do útero do Departamento Regional de Saúde V (DRS-V) e da Fundação Oncocentro de São Paulo (FOSP), do mesmo período. Resultados: Na zona urbana 10.350 (61,4%) mulheres foram examinadas e realizaram o exame de Papanicolaou, com taxa de cobertura de 62,9% nas mulheres em idade alvo (25 a 60 anos) do programa brasileiro. Foram identificados 35 casos de carcinoma, sendo 77,1% de carcinoma espinocelular in situ. A idade média foi 41,9 anos, 81,4% das mulheres examinadas eram das classes socioeconômicas D e E, e 88,6% apresentavam exame prévio de Papanicolaou. Na zona rural, 1.055 (100%) mulheres foram entrevistadas, examinadas e realizaram o exame de Papanicolaou, com taxa de cobertura de 74,4% na idade alvo. Foram identificados 6 casos de carcinoma, sendo 83,3% de carcinoma espinocelular in situ. A idade média foi de 39,8 anos, 86,7% nas classes socioeconômicas D e E, e 81,0% das mulheres apresentavam exame de Papanicolaou prévio. Analisamos os dados do programa de rastreamento do HCB e comparamos com os dados, em relação ao estadiamento, da DRS-V e FOSP, no mesmo período. Está análise mostrou que houve uma prevalência de lesões in situ em relação às invasivas no programa de rastreamento do HCB quando comparado à DRS-V (p=0,005) e à FOSP (p<0,001). Conclusões: O rastreamento com busca ativa e unidade móvel é um método efetivo no diagnóstico precoce do câncer do colo do útero / Introduction: Uterine cervical cancer is a public health problem and an important cause of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Screening using the Papanicolaou cytological test, when done repeatedly, has been shown to be effective for reducing the incidence and mortality of this disease in developed countries. Screening with an active search using a mobile unit is a strategy for early diagnosis of uterine cervical cancer. Objective: To evaluate the results from a screening program with an active search using a mobile unit for early detection of uterine cervical cancer among the populations in the urban and rural zones of Barretos. Sample and Methods: This was a retrospective descriptive study on 16,849 women in the urban zone and 1,055 in the rural zone of Barretos. The project included repeated home visits by a healthcare professional from the mobile unit of Barretos Cancer Hospital (HCB), interviews and collection of Papanicolaou smears. Women with a cytological diagnosis of ASC-US, ASC-H, intraepithelial lesions and invasive carcinoma were called in for colposcopy examinations. All the women with a histopathological diagnosis of carcinoma were treated and remained under follow-up by HCB. The results were compared with data from the uterine cervical cancer records of the Fifth Regional Health Department (DRS-V) and the Oncocenter Foundation of São Paulo (FOSP), covering the same period. Results: From the urban zone, 10,350 Papanicolaou smears (61.4%) were collected, with a coverage rate of 62.9% of the women at the target age for the Brazilian program. There were 35 cases of carcinoma, of which 77.1% were in situ squamous cell carcinoma. The womens mean age was 41.9 years; 81.4% were in socioeconomic classes D and E; and 88.6% had had a previous Papanicolaou examination. In the rural zone, 1,055 Papanicolaou smears (100.0%) were collected, with a coverage rate of 74.4% of the women at the target age. There were six cases of carcinoma, of which 83.3% were in situ squamous cell carcinoma. The womens mean age was 39.8 years; 86.7% were in socioeconomic classes D and E; and 81.0% had had a previous Papanicolaou examination. We analyzed the data from the HCB screening program in comparison with the staging data from DRS-V and FOSP, over the same period. There were statistically significant differences in the proportions of in situ and invasive carcinoma found in the HCB screening program in relation to DRS-V (p = 0.0046) and in relation to FOSP (p < 0.001). This analysis showed that there was higher prevalence of in situ lesions than of invasive lesions in the HCB screening program. Conclusions: Screening with an active search using a mobile unit is an effective method for early diagnosis of uterine cervical cancer

Human papillomaviruses, also known in English as human papillomavirus, shortened HPV, are uncoated DNA viruses, called naked, that belong to the family Papoviridae. These are viruses which are known as small tumour viruses. Today, more than 100 types of human papillomaviruses are known, of which more than 40 infect the genital tract of men and women. Human papillomavirus is not only an agent of genital warts, which have been known and described in the medicine for two millennia, but also plays an important role in the development of cancer. Since the first thoughts about the relationship of viral infections and tumour, the development of knowledge came to the current view of HPV as an independent risk factor, particularly in the pathogenesis of cervical cancer. Papillomavirus types 16 and 18 play an important role in the pathogenesis of cervical cancer. Today, it has been scientifically proven that papillomavirus infection is a starting factor for cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is not only a serious health problem but also a medical and social one in Europe. It is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. HPV infection is currently the most common sexually transmitted disease. Up to 80 % of sexually active population meet HPV infection during their life, the highest prevalence rate of HPV is found in the age group of 18-25 years. Cervical cancer is a preventable disease after the development of a vaccine against HPV and introduced screening. The first, theoretical, part of the paper gives a comprehensive overview of various aspects of human papillomavirus infections based on the study of professional literature. In the second, research, part of my paper I focused on evaluating the approaches to the prevention of human papillomavirus infection as well as the cervical cancer in girls and women in České Budějovice and also the level of vaccination in students of the Faculty of Health and Social Studies against HPV. Based on the objectives of the paper hypotheses were drawn. Both objectives of the paper have been achieved.

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A Política Nacional de Controle do Câncer tem o intuito de reduzir a incidência e a mortalidade do câncer através da conscientização dos fatores de risco e medidas para a detecção precoce dos cânceres passíveis de rastreamento, com acesso a um tratamento equitativo e de qualidade. Diante da importância da realização de pesquisas nessa área o presente estudo teve como objetivos analisar a realização de exames preventivos das neoplasias do colo do útero e de mama nas funcionárias Técnico-Administrativas em Educação (TAE) de uma Universidade Pública e seus fatores associados. Para isso foi realizado um estudo epidemiológico de delineamento transversal com 399 TAEs. Como instrumento de coleta de dados utilizou-se um questionário autopreenchível com questões relacionadas à realização de exames preventivos do câncer de colo de útero e de mama e aos fatores sócio demográficos, condições de saúde e hábitos de vida. Os dados foram processados através dos programas estatísticos Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) e Stata. Para o desfecho “não realização de Papanicolaou” as variáveis faixa etária 60-69 anos (RP 4,17 IC 95% 2,47-7,04), não ter ficado impedida de realizar atividades habituais por problemas de saúde nas duas últimas semanas (RP 2,22 IC 95% 1,04-4,75) e não estar em dia com a realização da mamografia (RP 5,00 IC 95% 2,65-9,41) aumentaram a probabilidade de não estar em dia ou não realizar o exame preventivo. Com relação à “não realização do exame clínico das mamas” as variáveis consumo adequado de verduras (RP 0,92 IC 95% 0,86-0,99), possuir um ou mais parentes com quem possa se falar sobre quase tudo (rede social) (RP 0,85 IC 95% 0,76-0,95) e possuir horário de trabalho irregular (RP 0,83 IC 95% 0,75-0,91) diminuíram a probabilidade de não realizar tal exame. O fato de não realizar ou não estar em dia com a mamografia aumentou a probabilidade de não fazer o exame clínico das mamas (RP 1,22 IC 95% 1,14-1,30). Já quanto à “não realização de mamografia” o fato de não realizar ou não estar em dia com os exames Papanicolaou (RP 3,07 IC 95% 1,86- 5,08) e exame clínico das mamas (RP 4,99 IC 95% 2,61-9,53) aumentaram a probabilidade de também não realizar o exame de mamografia. Destaca-se assim a importância da prática e incentivo de ações de prevenção do câncer na população de mulheres trabalhadoras, visando a uma melhor condição de saúde e qualidade de vida das mesmas. / Cancer is a growing concern of the population, as has been gaining increasing in size and becoming an obvious problem of global public health. The National Cancer Control Policy aims to reduce the incidence and mortality of cancer by raising awareness of risk factors and measures for the early detection of cancers amenable to screening with access to fair treatment and quality. Given the importance of conducting research in this area this study aimed to analyze the preventive examinations of cancer of the cervix and breast cancer in employees Technical and Administrative Education (TAE) of a public university and its associated factors. To this was accomplished an epidemiological cross-sectional study with 399 TAE’s. As data collection instrument used a self-administered questionnaire with questions related to preventive examinations of cervical and breast cancer and sociodemographic factors, health and lifestyle habits. Data were analyzed using the statistical software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Stata. For the outcome not for Papanicolaou the variables age group 60-69 years (PR 4.17 95% CI 2.47 to 7.04), have not been prevented from performing daily activities due to health problems in the last two weeks (PR 2.22 95% CI 1.04 to 4.75) and not be up to date with mammography (PR 5.00 95% CI 2.65 to 9.41) increased the likelihood of not being up to date or not perform the screening. Regarding the non-completion of the clinical examination of the variables adequate intake of vegetables breasts (PR 0.92 95% CI from 0.86 to 0.99), have one or more relatives with whom you can talk about almost anything (social network) (PR 0.85 95% CI 0.76 to 0.95) and have irregular working hours (PR 0.83 95% CI 0.75 to 0.91) decreased the probability of not conduct such an examination. Failure to perform or not keep up with mammography increased the probability of not doing clinical breast exam (PR 1.22 95% CI 1.14 to 1.30). As for the non-completion of mammography the failure to perform or not keep up with the Papanicolaou (PR 3.07 95% CI 5.08 1, 86) and clinical breast exam (PR 4.99 95% CI 2.61 to 9.53) increased the likelihood of also not perform the examination mammography. Stands out as well the importance of practice and encouragement cancer prevention actions in the population of working women in order to better health condition and quality of life for them.

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer that women suffer from worldwide. Every year more than 270,000 women die from cervical cancer, and it is one of the top ten cancer that Taiwanese women suffer from. Differ from other kinds of cancer, cervical cancer can be effectively prevented by vaccination, since most cervical cancers are caused by HPV(Human Papillomavirus) infection. HPV infection is most common in people in their late teens and early 20s, and the HPV vaccine targets the HPV types that most commonly cause cervical cancer and can cause some other cancers. It also protects against the HPV types that cause most genital warts. The HPV vaccine is highly effective in preventing the targeted HPV types, as well as the most common health problems caused by them. Though HPV vaccination is included in the national immunization program in some countries, the vaccines are not provided to every female at no cost in Taiwan. While some cities and counties provides HPV vaccine for every female or a certain group of female gratuitously, female citizens of other cities and counties would have to pay approximately $300-360 USD for vaccination. This inconsistent policy among Taiwan has been questioned by local congressmen and citizens. To re-examine the HPV vaccine policy and implementation procedure among each local government in Taiwan, the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare (HPA) as well as ten local governments with different HPV vaccination policies were interviewed and evaluated. The research concludes that with no united HPV vaccination policy, the goals of the policy among the local governments is different, some even undefined, the implementation levels of each local government is uneven, and misleading communication between the central and the local governments exist. A united policy with specific goal, implementation guidelines, report system, two-way communication system should and would make the vaccination policy more ample, and equal.