HPV Knowledge Retention and Concurrent Increase in Vaccination Rates 1.5 Years After a Novel HPV Workshop in Medical School

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Sutton ◽  
Shaghauyegh S. Azar ◽  
Lauran K. Evans ◽  
Ariel Murtagh ◽  
Catherine McCarthy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical School ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Hpv Knowledge

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus Among College Students in South Carolina

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 117863371882507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salima Kasymova ◽  
Sayward E Harrison ◽  
Caroline Pascal
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
The United States ◽  
Effective Vaccine ◽  
Deep South ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Hpv Knowledge ◽  
Increased Risk

Despite the existence of a safe and effective vaccine, human papillomavirus (HPV) remains prevalent in the United States, with late adolescence and early adulthood being periods of increased risk. Thus, targeting college-aged individuals for HPV prevention and vaccination promotion is critical—particularly in regions such as the Deep South where vaccination rates remain low. This study sought to examine awareness and knowledge of HPV as well as experiences and attitudes regarding HPV vaccination among college students in the Deep South. Specifically, we completed a cross-sectional survey of 256 undergraduate students from a large public university in South Carolina. Although a majority of participants were aware of HPV, significant knowledge gaps existed, particularly regarding prevention, symptoms, and consequences of HPV infection. Participants were also largely unaware of men’s susceptibility for negative HPV outcomes. Multivariate regression modeling was used to identify predictors of HPV knowledge, with results indicating that participants who were female and white, as well as those who were vaccinated, had higher levels of HPV knowledge. Findings highlight the need for comprehensive HPV education on college campuses and offer insights to priority populations that may be appropriate focuses of efforts to increase HPV knowledge and vaccination rates.

scholarly journals Students’ HPV vaccination rates are associated with demographics, sexuality, and source of advice but not level of study in medical school

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam da Silva Wanderley ◽  
Dejano Tavares Sobral ◽  
Lívia de Azevedo Levino ◽  
Luísa de Assis Marques ◽  
Mateus Silva Feijó ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical School ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Vaccination Rates

HPV knowledge and vaccination rates in college-aged males

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Tonna McCutcheon ◽  
Gina Schaar
Keyword(s):  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Hpv Knowledge

An evaluation of influenza vaccine uptake in UK medical students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Gray ◽  
J Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Service Evaluation ◽  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Background The annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all front-line healthcare workers in the UK and is a crucial way of reducing mortality for vulnerable patient groups. However, to date the UK government has never explicitly monitored influenza vaccine uptake in medical students. This is important to ascertain, as students regularly move between clinical areas and are both a perfect vector for the spread of influenza and at an increased risk of contracting influenza themselves. Aims This service evaluation was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of an influenza vaccination programme in one UK medical school and make recommendations to increase vaccination rates in the future. Methods This service evaluation collected data about medical student uptake of influenza vaccination in one UK medical school. Two hundred and fifty-one students at different course stages completed questionnaires, answering questions on vaccination status and Likert-scale ‘belief’ questions to assess the subjective reasons behind vaccine refusal. Results There was a substantial difference between year group cohorts (~20%), with significantly higher vaccination rates in the preclinical year group. Two significant negative predictors of vaccination were found (P < 0.001), related to scepticism over the effectiveness of the vaccine and lack of convenient access to the vaccination. Results indicated that integrating information about the influenza vaccine into the curriculum would reduce lack of knowledge over the efficacy of the vaccine. The centralization of vaccination programmes at mandatory university-based learning events would mitigate against the problem of diversity of vaccination locations and lack of central accountability. Conclusions The results of this service evaluation provide significant predictors of vaccination status for medical students and potential occupational health interventions to improve vaccine uptake in this group.

scholarly journals Performance and Preference of Problem Based Learning (Pbl) and Lecture Based Learning Among Selected Medical Students of Nepal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saroj Adhikari Yadav ◽  
Sangeeta Poudel ◽  
Swotantra Gautam ◽  
Oshna Pandey ◽  
Dhiraj Jaiswal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Basic Science ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: This study aims to compare student’s understanding and knowledge retention when taught through PBL (Problem Based Learning) and Lecture, and compare student’s perception about PBL and Lecture in medical education. Method: This is cross-sectional study done among medical students of PBL based medical school. Ethical approval was taken from IRC-PAHS. To assess understanding and knowledge retention, 50 vignettes based Multiple Choice Questions were administered, half of which were taught through PBL sessions and remaining half were taught in didactic Lectures during basic science years of medical school. To assess student's preference on PBL and Lecture, separate pre-validate perception questionnaire was used.Result: Out of 107 students, 99 participated in understanding and knowledge retention questionnaire and 107 filled perception questionnaires. Understanding and knowledge retention of students was found to be same for topics taught by PBL and Lecture with median score of 17 and 16 respectively. PBL was preferred more for physiology(59.81%), pathology(51.40%) and pharmacology(53.27 %) concepts, and Lecture was more preferred for anatomy(78.50%), biochemistry(45.79%), and microbiology(42.99%) topics. Many students wanted same concepts to be taught through both PBL and Lecture, especially for anatomy. Combined Lecture by group of faculties and community-based programs were preferred for Community Health Science (CHS) contents and hospital ward-based teaching was preferred for Introduction to Clinical Medicine (ICM) rather than PBL or Lectures.Conclusion: Understanding and knowledge retention is same for topics taught by either PBL or Lecture during basic science years of undergraduate medical education. Students prefer PBL for physiology, pathology and pharmacology related concepts, conventional didactic Lecture for physiology and microbiology, and combination of Lecture and PBL sessions for Anatomy.

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