Factors associated with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine recommendation by physicians in Lebanon, a cross-sectional study

Vaccine ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (49) ◽  
pp. 7562-7567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Abi Jaoude ◽  
Diana Khair ◽  
Hiba Dagher ◽  
Halim Saad ◽  
Patrick Cherfan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Vaccine Recommendation

scholarly journals Knowledge towards human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and attitude towards its vaccine in the Kingdom of Bahrain: cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e031017
Author(s):  
Yusra Husain ◽  
Amal Alalwan ◽  
Zakeya Al- Musawi ◽  
Ghadeer Abdulla ◽  
Khulood Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Immunisation Programme ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus

ObjectivesTo determine the level of awareness of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and to assess attitudes towards receiving the vaccine among men and women in Bahrain.DesignA cross-sectional study. An interview-based questionnaire was used to measure HPV knowledge and attitude towards HPV vaccine.SettingTen randomly selected primary health centres (PHCs) in the Kingdom of Bahrain.Participants408 PHC attendees, including 268 women and 140 men aged 18–65 years. Only residents from Bahrain and English or Arabic speakers were invited to participate.Primary and secondary outcome measuresExtent of awareness of HPV infection, acceptance of HPV vaccine and describing the results in association to gender, educational level and other demographics.ResultsA response rate of 91.4% was achieved, with a majority being female responders as opposed to male responders (65.7% vs 34.3%, respectively). Only 13.5% of the participants had heard of HPV, with female gender and employment in the health sector (p<0.001 for both) having a significant association with awareness of HPV. The majority of the participants (76%) were willing to take the vaccine if recommended, with 84.8% believing that both genders should be vaccinated. However, 48.5% were concerned about possible side effects from the vaccine and 83.6% wanted reassurance that the vaccine will protect against HPV. More than 90% of the participants agreed on the need for educating the community about the HPV infection.ConclusionDespite the limited knowledge about HPV infection among the study’s participants, there is a favourable attitude towards the HPV vaccine. These data can support the initiation of a nationwide HPV immunisation programme.

Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Cancer and Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine among Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-44
Author(s):  
Setu Rathod ◽  
Sunil K Samal ◽  
Sunita Samal
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus

ABSTRACT Aim Cervical cancer is still one of the most common cancers affecting females in India, leading to a lot of mortality and morbidity. Since it is a preventable cancer, the study is aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer and human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine among medical students. Materials and methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted among the medical students in a tertiary care center in Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, India. Three hundred students were administered a validated 53-point questionnaire regarding knowledge of cervical cancer, its risk factors, preventive measures, HPV vaccine, and screening tests. Data were kept confidential and the results were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software version 16. Results The results show 93.3% of students were aware that cervical cancer is caused by HPV, but only 61.4% knew that HPV vaccine was available. Majority of the students were uncertain about age group, number of doses, and side effects of vaccine. Only 11.74% felt the need to get vaccinated in future; 96.64% of students knew that pap smear was used to screen for cervical cancer, but only 57.72% opted to screen themselves or family members in future as they believed that they were not at risk. The common obstacle against vaccination was worry about complications, inadequate information, and efficacy of vaccine. Conclusion The study showed that there were misconceptions among medical students regarding cervical cancer, vaccine, and screening, which have to be cleared. Creating awareness among health care workers on risk factors, vaccination, and current methods for cervical cancer screening is a necessary step toward implementing effective prevention programs in the society. How to cite this article Rathod S, Samal SK, Samal S, Ghose S. Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Cancer and Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine among Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study. J South Asian Feder Menopause Soc 2017;5(1):41-44.

scholarly journals Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine Acceptance for Girls Among Jewish and Muslim Parents in Israel

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Venereal Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Western World ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccine Acceptance ◽  
Behavioral Beliefs ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Attitudes And Knowledge

Several hundred species of Papillomaviridae (papillomaviruses) have been identified. The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), transmitted by sexual intercourse, is the most common venereal disease in the western world, and the main cause of cervical cancer. Two approved vaccines are recommended during puberty to vaccinate recipients before they are sexually active. Most parents decide to administer the vaccine, but some oppose the vaccine for different reasons. Various factors can affect parents’ decision to vaccinate their daughters. The goal of this study was to examine Israeli parents’ attitudes and knowledge about the HPV vaccine, and the differences between them in their decision whether to administer the vaccine to their daughters. A cross-sectional study examined the knowledge, behavioral beliefs, intention-to-administer HPV vaccines, and self-reported screening behavior of 150 Jewish and Muslims parents. Results indicated a link between knowledge and attitudes toward the vaccine. The more the knowledge, the higher parents’ intention was to administer the vaccine. Significant differences were found between Jewish and Muslim parents’ knowledge about the HPV vaccine. Religious parents knew less and were less inclined to vaccinate. We concluded that it is very important to clarify the factors influencing parents’ decision to vaccinate their daughters.

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