scholarly journals Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination and Adolescent Girls' Knowledge and Sexuality in Western Uganda: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. e0137094 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Kampikaho Turiho ◽  
Wilson Winston Muhwezi ◽  
Elialilia Sarikiaeli Okello ◽  
Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye ◽  
Cecil Banura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Western Uganda

scholarly journals KAP study on cervical cancer and human papillomavirus vaccine acceptability among adolescent girls of Eastern UP: a cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 2031
Author(s):  
Seema Kumari ◽  
Aradhana Singh ◽  
Renu Sangal ◽  
Neela R. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and is a causal factor for cervical cancer in virtually 100% cases. Despite the availability of highly effective vaccine against HPV, the burden of this dreaded disease remains high in our country. The aim of this study was to study the knowledge, attitude and practices on cervical cancer and HPV vaccine among adolescent girls of Eastern UP and to study the factors influencing knowledge, attitude and practices towards HPV vaccination among adolescent girls of this region.Methods: This was a questionnaire based cross-sectional study. Purposive sampling was used. Sample consisted of adolescent girls attending Gynecological OPD of a tertiary care center of Eastern UP, for a period of one year and the sample size was 384.Results: The results showed that, only 8.07% participants had heard of HPV infection and 2.08% participants had HPV vaccine knowledge. 35.95% participants agreed that their parents would pay for vaccine and 79.17% participants agreed for vaccination, if it would be free of cost. In total, most of the participants in the sample were found to have a positive attitude towards the vaccine.Conclusions: Although the knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer and its prevention through HPV vaccination, was poor among adolescent girls of Eastern UP region, it was encouraging to find, that most of them had a positive attitude towards HPV vaccination. It was also concluded, that the acceptability would increase, if the Government includes HPV vaccination in the National Immunization Program. If the cost constraint is dealt with, this completely preventable disease could be controlled in our country. 

scholarly journals Nurses’ and midwives’ knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance regarding human papillomavirus vaccination in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Innocentia Ebu ◽  
Gifty Esinam Abotsi-Foli ◽  
Doreen Faakonam Gakpo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer Risk ◽  
Nurses And Midwives

Abstract Background Nurses and midwives play important roles in educating the public on cervical cancer prevention strategies. Aim This study sought to assess nurses’ and midwives’ knowledge of, attitudes towards, and acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in relation to their background characteristics. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study using questionnaires was conducted with a convenience sample of 318 female nurses and midwives, ages 20 to 59, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana. The data were summarised using frequencies, percentages, chi-square tests, and Fisher’s exact tests. Results The results indicated that 41.5% (n = 132) of the participants had high levels of knowledge about cervical cancer risk factors, and 17.6% (n = 56) of the respondents had received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine. Reasons for receiving the HPV vaccination included advice from a colleague (12.9%, n = 41) and perceived threat of cervical cancer (11.7%, n = 37). Of the 262 respondents who had not been vaccinated, 24.45% (n = 78) strongly agreed and 28.0% (n = 89) agreed with the statement that there was limited information on HPV vaccination. Also, there were statistically significant associations between age (X2 = 23.746, p = 0.001), marital status (X2 = 14.758, p = 0.005), completed level of education (X2 = 21.692, p = 0.001), and duration of working at the hospital (X2 = 8.424, p = 0.038) and acceptance of HPV vaccination. Conclusions This study demonstrated gaps in knowledge about cervical cancer risk factors and attitudes towards HPV vaccination, indicating the need for targeted measures to improve knowledge and attitudes. Also, measures to increase acceptance of HPV vaccination among nurses and midwives should consider their sociodemographic characteristics.

scholarly journals Psychological reactions of adolescent schoolgirls to human papillomavirus vaccination in western Uganda: A comparative cross-sectional study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 205510291560291
Author(s):  
Andrew Kampikaho Turiho ◽  
Elialilia S Okello ◽  
Wilson W Muhwezi ◽  
Noeline Nakasujja ◽  
Anne R Katahoire
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Reactions ◽  
Western Uganda

scholarly journals How university students view human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination: A cross-sectional study in Jinan, China

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huachun Zou ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Yuanyuan Ma ◽  
Yongjie Wang ◽  
Fanghui Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
University Students ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Do Health-Seeking Populations Know the Link Between Human Papillomavirus and Oropharyngeal Cancer? A Cross-Sectional Study in a Nigerian Population

2021 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2110066
Author(s):  
Ayodele Adesina ◽  
Erinoso Olufemi ◽  
Odukoya Oluwatosin ◽  
Obigbesan Kayode ◽  
Alli Babatunde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Social History ◽  
Oropharyngeal Cancer ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background The human papillomavirus (HPV) has been causally linked to oropharyngeal cancers. The extent to which the population is aware of this link has not been explored in Nigeria. We aim to investigate the knowledge of the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancers in a health-seeking population in Nigeria. Methodology: We used a cross-sectional study design, with a multi-stage sampling method comprising a cluster of four health facilities and first-time adult patients attending the general outpatient clinics of the selected health facilities. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was be used to obtain demographic information, social history, HPV awareness, HPV vaccination and the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer. Results A total of 1,000 respondents completed the survey from four health facilities in Lagos, Nigeria. Majority of respondents were below 40 years (61.5%), and female (53.4%). About 13.4% of the study population were aware of HPV, and 7.9% of HPV vaccines. The most common source of HPV information for respondents who were aware of HPV was the internet (65.4%). Only 7.7% of respondents knew the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer. Significant predictors of knowledge of the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer were higher education [ p: 0.012], higher overall knowledge of HPV risk factors and complications [ p: 0.000]; and awareness of HPV vaccine [ p: 0.020]. Conclusions Our findings suggest a lack of public knowledge of the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer. These findings could inform health promotion measures for oropharyngeal cancer, particularly for groups where knowledge is lowest.

Prevalence of human papillomavirus-related diseases in the Republic of Korea: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 95 (4) ◽  
pp. 292-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Kyoung Oh ◽  
Hwa Young Choi ◽  
Minji Han ◽  
Jae-Kwan Lee ◽  
Kyung-Jin Min ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Genital Wart ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cervical Dysplasia ◽  
Genital Warts ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Republic

ObjectiveWe aimed to evaluate trends in the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related diseases in the era before the introduction of organised HPV vaccination programmes in the Republic of Korea.MethodsThis cross-sectional study used National Health Insurance Service data from 2002 to 2015 and included participants who were diagnosed with the following HPV-related diseases (codes from the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision): genital warts (A63.0); cancer in the head and neck (C00–C10), anus (C21), vulva (C51), vagina (C52), cervix uteri (C53) and penis (C60); carcinoma in situ (CIS) of the lip/oral cavity/pharynx (D00.0), anus (D01.3), cervix (D06), vulva (D07.1), vagina (D07.2) and penis (D07.4); benign neoplasms of the larynx (D14.1); and dysplasia of the cervix (N87), vagina (N89) and vulva (N90). For each diagnosis, the fraction of cases attributable to HPV in Korea was assessed based on the percentages of diseases attributable to HPV reported in some international studies. The age-standardised prevalence was estimated using the direct population-based method.ResultsThe overall age-standardised prevalence of HPV-related diseases increased from 2002 to 2015, mainly due to increased prevalence of genital warts in men and cervical dysplasia and CIS in women. In women, genital wart prevalence increased from 2002 (24.4 per 100 000) to 2011 (57.1) and then decreased until 2015 (53.5); in men, the prevalence increased steadily from 2002 (22.9) to 2015 (109.4). The prevalence of cervical dysplasia and CIS increased (from 86.5 in 2002 to 484.5 in 2015, and from 60.3 in 2002 to 114.9 in 2015, respectively), but that of cervical cancer decreased (from 120.0 in 2002 to 106.9 in 2015).ConclusionsNon-organised HPV vaccination and organised cervical cancer screening may have contributed to the downward trend in genital wart prevalence and the upward trend in cervical abnormalities among women.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge about human papillomavirus vaccination among primary school girls in Arba Minch town, South Ethiopia, 2020. An institution-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eshetu Yisihak ◽  
Feleke Gebremeskel ◽  
Samuel Abebe ◽  
Desta Markos ◽  
Gebresilasea Gendisha
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Papillomavirus Vaccine

Abstract Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality among females in Ethiopia. The knowledge regarding human papillomavirus vaccination and its acceptability among adolescent girls affects the human papillomavirus vaccine uptake, however, the status of knowledge of the human papillomavirus vaccination among adolescent girls in Ethiopia, particularly in this study area is not well known. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the knowledge of human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among primary school girls in Arba Minch town, South Ethiopia, 2020. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study in which 516 school girls participated was conducted on January 24, 2020. The study participants were selected by a simple random sampling technique. A pre-tested and self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data was entered to Epi_data version 4.6 and exported to SPSS Version 23 for analysis. The logistic regression model was used to identify the statistically significant variables for knowledge of the human papillomavirus vaccination. Results: The overall knowledge level of the study participants in this study was 71.7%. Their main information source was social media 41.74% followed by health care workers 29.69%. Conclusions: Nearly three-fourths of the study participants were knowledgeable about human papillomavirus vaccination. The knowledge about the human papillomavirus vaccination shows a positive association with age, education level, access to information sources, and parents' educational status. Keywords: Arbaminch town; cervical cancer; Ethiopia; human papillomavirus vaccine; girls; knowledge; schools

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