Publications by authors named "I A M van der Avoort"

Objective: Cervical cancer and its precursor are labeled as HIV indicator conditions, justifying the recommendation of HIV testing for all patients. This study aimed to assess the acceptance and patients' and gynecologists' perceptions on HIV testing in patients with cervical dysplasia at the colposcopy outpatient clinic in hospitals in the Netherlands.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between May 2021 and February 2023 to implement point-of-care HIV testing in five hospitals in the Rotterdam region, the Netherlands.

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Background: Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic remitting condition that affects the genital skin of females of all ages. Although qualitative studies have been conducted that have focused on women with VLS in mid-life or beyond, less is known about the experiences of individuals with VLS from childhood or adolescence onward.

Objectives: To gain an understanding of the experiences of women with a history of juvenile VLS (JVLS) with regard to the impact of the disease on their personal lives, and their experiences and needs regarding care and guidance.

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Article Synopsis
  • A Delphi study has established core outcome domains (CODs) for treating adult vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS), focusing on physical findings and quality of life (QoL).
  • A systematic search identified 26 standardized measurement tools across six outcome areas, including general health, VLS-specific QoL, symptoms, clinical signs, emotional impact, and sexual functioning.
  • The research highlights inconsistencies in using these measurement tools, indicating a need for a comprehensive study to create a consensus regarding evaluation methods that consider predetermined CODs and factors like age.
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Objectives: Studies on the consequences of juvenile vulvar lichen sclerosus (JVLS) in adulthood are limited. A number of measuring tools are available for analyzing adult vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS), but these have not been applied in studies on JVLS. The aim is to study physical findings, quality of life, sexual well-being, and self-image in adult women with a history of juvenile VLS.

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Introduction: Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) occurs in at least one in 900 girls. There is limited knowledge as to what extent the disease persists in adulthood and what the repercussions in adulthood may be. The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term consequences of VLS diagnosed in childhood or adolescence.

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