Acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccination among first year female university students in Hong Kong

Sexual Health ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 264 ◽  
Author(s):  
William C. W. Wong ◽  
Ben Fong ◽  
Paul K. S. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unprotected Sexual Intercourse

The present study assessed sexual behaviour, knowledge and attitudes among first year university students in order to identify factors that may affect their acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the Chinese University of Hong Kong in August 2006. The survey was a self-administered questionnaire comprising questions regarding general health, sexual behaviour, knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer, and attitudes towards vaccination. χ2, anova and logistic regression tests were used to identify associations between categories. Of 992 students, 63 (6.5%) reported having had sexual intercourse, 22.4% of whom had had more than one sexual partner and 36.5% had had unprotected sexual intercourse. A total of 70.8% of participants were willing to accept the HPV vaccine, with ‘willingness’ independently associated with age, having had sexual intercourse and beliefs regarding the effectiveness of vaccination (P < 0.05). Understanding the role of these influences can aid in the design of successful HPV education, prevention and vaccination programs.

scholarly journals Evaluation of graphic messages to promote human papillomavirus vaccination among young adults: A statewide cross-sectional survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 256-261
Author(s):  
Deanna Teoh ◽  
Rida Shaikh ◽  
Abigail Schnaith ◽  
Emil Lou ◽  
Annie-Laurie McRee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINATION AMONG MAHSA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Nadiatul Azra Ahmad Mazlan ◽  
Ng Xin Hui
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
University Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Biomedical Science ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge of undergraduate students of MAHSA University on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire among 350 local undergraduate students recruited by convenience sampling. The survey was conducted in English and consisted of questions on demographic data and 14 questions on knowledge toward HPV vaccination. Verbal consent was obtained from the participants beforehand, and their participation was voluntary and anonymous.Results: The participants have scored below average (6.09±3.39) for knowledge on HPV vaccines with a significant difference in terms of age, gender, and program of the study. Students from medicine, dentistry, and biomedical science tend to have better mean knowledge score (7.39±2.99) with 25% scored 10 and above. The non-health-care students showed insignificant lower mean knowledge score of 4.17±2.06, respectively.Conclusion: This study has demonstrated moderate level HPV vaccine knowledge toward HPV vaccination among university students with majority posed background of health-related knowledge.

scholarly journals Sexual behaviour and attitudes among university students in Zagreb

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Majer ◽  
B Puškarić Saić ◽  
V Musil ◽  
R Mužić ◽  
N Pjevač ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
First Year ◽  
Continuous Education ◽  
Catholic University

Abstract Background Sexual behaviour of youth could have reproductive health outcomes with an impact on individual and general population health. The aim of this study was to determine sexual behaviour and attitudes among first year university students in city of Zagreb, Croatia. Methods Study included 298 first year students (61% of females) of Medical School University of Zagreb and 124 students (75% of females) of Catholic University of Zagreb in academic year 2017/2018. Data were collected by anonymous questionnaire School Health Survey, and analysed by descriptive statistics. Results Significantly higher proportion of Catholic University students have had sexual intercourse comparing to medical students of University of Zagreb (48% vs. 36%, P = 0.019). The age of first sexual intercourse for the most of students was from 16-18 years (73% of Catholic University students, and 79% of medical students). Contraception was always used among 54% of Catholic University students, and 67% of medical students, and never used among 11% and 4% of them respectively. Most of the students have gained information about human sexuality from the internet (26% of Catholic University students, and 30% of medical students), followed by friends (18%) and parents (11%) for Catholic University students, and television (25%) and friends (14%) for medical students. Most students expressed the attitude that sex education should be introduced in secondary schools (31% and 36%, respectively), followed by both, in primary and secondary schools (21%, and 30% respectively). Fourteen percent of Catholic University students and 7% of medical students thought that sex education should not be introduced to schools. Conclusions Results showed risky sexual behaviour of university students, especially Catholic University students, indicating the need of continuous education on reproductive health among youth. Key messages Results indicate the need of intervention and continuous education on reproductive health among university students in Zagreb, Croatia. Results showed insufficient use of contraception especially among Catholic University students indicating the need of education on reproductive health among medical and nonmedical students.

Human papillomavirus vaccination and sexual behaviour: Cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys conducted in England

Vaccine ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (33) ◽  
pp. 4939-4944 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice S. Forster ◽  
Laura A.V. Marlow ◽  
Judith Stephenson ◽  
Jane Wardle ◽  
Jo Waller
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Longitudinal Surveys

scholarly journals A cross-sectional survey of parental attitudes towards Human papillomavirus vaccination exclusion categories in Brazil

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana V. Gattegno ◽  
Maria A. F. Vertamatti ◽  
Robert A. Bednarczyk ◽  
Dabney P. Evans
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Parental Attitudes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Survey to Evaluate Potential for Partnering With School Nurses to Promote Human Papillomavirus Vaccination

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Bozigar ◽  
Trevor D. Faith ◽  
Ashley A. White ◽  
Ka’la D. Drayton ◽  
Allison Fabick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Knowledge of cervical cancer, human papillomavirus and prevention among first-year female students in residences at the University of the Free State

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathaniel Mofolo ◽  
Maarasi Sello ◽  
Moleboheng Leselo ◽  
Naledi Chabanku ◽  
Samke Ndlovu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Free State ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unprotected Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Main Campus ◽  
The University

Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in South Africa. One of the major risk factors for the development of cervical cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV).Aim: To determine the knowledge of first-year female students living in residences on the main campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) regarding cervical cancer and HPV.Setting: Female residences on the main campus of UFS.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on participants between the ages of 18 and 25 years using a non-random convenience sampling method. Seven residences were included. Anonymous self-administered questionnaires were distributed during the eveningmeetings to all first-year female students at the selected residences after an information session.Students had to complete the questionnaires immediately after the meeting.Results: Most of the 373 respondents (85.8%) knew that cervical cancer arises from the cervix, but only 15.4% knew that it was caused by a virus. Of the 62.5% participants who knew that HPV was a cancer-causing virus, most correctly knew that HPV was contracted by unprotected sexual intercourse (81.1%) and that there is a vaccine to protect against HPV (73.1%). However, 62.0% knew that the vaccine was available in South Africa and only 31.0% knew the vaccine was free of charge.Conclusion: The study revealed that students had limited knowledge of cervical cancer, HPVand vaccine availability.

Association between infections and signs and symptoms of 'atopic' hypersensitivity - results of a cross-sectional survey among first-year university students in Germany and Spain

Allergy ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 58 (7) ◽  
pp. 580-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Uter ◽  
C. Stock ◽  
A. Pfahlberg ◽  
F. Guillen-Grima ◽  
I. Aguinaga-Ontoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Year University

scholarly journals Parental attitudes towards male human papillomavirus vaccination: a pan-European cross-sectional survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gitte Lee Mortensen ◽  
Marjorie Adam ◽  
Laïla Idtaleb
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Parental Attitudes ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional
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