Knowledge about human papillomavirus transmission and prevention among physicians in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.

Objective: This study aimed to assess physicians' knowledge about human papillomavirus infection and its prevention.

Methods: Descriptive web-based survey with 15 objective questions targeted to physicians affiliated with the Regional Council of Medicine from Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. Participants were invited by e-mail and the Council social networks, between January and December 2019.

Knowledge of human papillomavirus and Pap test among Brazilian university students.

Objective: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted virus in the world and is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer. The most effective approach to cervical cancer control continues to be screening through the preventive Papanicolaou test (Pap test). This study analyzes the knowledge of university students of health science programs as well as undergraduate courses in other areas of knowledge on important questions regarding HPV.