Knowledge about cervical cancer and awareness about human papillomavirus vaccination among medical students in Jordan

Objectives To assess the knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV infection and the awareness towards and perceived barriers of HPV vaccination amid medical students in Jordan. Methods The present study is a cross-sectional survey that was conducted for a period of three months in the College of Medicine at six different universities in Jordan. Third-year to sixth-year students from these medical colleges in Jordan were invited to participate in the study. Results There were 504 students that took part in the study with 42.3% being males and 57.7% females. The mean knowledge score of students in our survey was 21.4 ± 4.4 out of 34, which was categorized as a moderate level of knowledge regarding cervical cancer and HPV. Only 40.5% knew about the availability of the HPV vaccine in Jordan, and 65.9% accepted the idea that it is necessary to introduce the HPV vaccine for school girls in Jordan. Conclusions This study highlights that there is inadequate knowledge about cervical cancer and its screening among medical students in Jordan. Despite the limited awareness about the HPV vaccine among the study’s participants, there is a favorable opinion towards the introduction of the vaccine for school girls in Jordan. The data provide a benchmark on the level of knowledge about cervical cancer and awareness about HPV, which can be used to formulate an effective awareness program.

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Knowledge about cervical cancer and awareness about human Papillomavirus vaccination amid Medical students in Jordan

10.21203/rs.3.rs-118668/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mervat Alsous ◽

Ahlam Ali ◽

Sayer Al-Azzam ◽

Reema Karasneh ◽

Haneen Amawi

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Human Papillomavirus ◽

Medical Students ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽

Inadequate Knowledge ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

School Girls

Abstract BackgroundCervical cancer (CC) is the most common gynecologic malignancy worldwide and the fourth most common cancer in women. Most cases of cervical cancer are attributed to Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Assessment of knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV vaccination is needed.Results504 students took part in the study. 42.3% of males and 57.7% of females. The mean knowledge score of students in our survey 21.4 ± 4.4 out of 34, which was categorized as a moderate level of knowledge regarding cervical cancer and HPV. Only 40.5% knew about the availability of HPV vaccine in Jordan, and 65.9% accept the idea that it is necessary to introduce HPV vaccine in schoolgirls in Jordan.ConclusionsThis study highlights inadequate knowledge about cervical cancer and its screening among medical students in Jordan. Despite the limited awareness about HPV vaccine among the study’s participants, there is a favorable opinion towards the introduction of the vaccine in school girls in Jordan. The data provide a benchmark on the level of knowledge about cervical cancer and awareness about HPV, which can be used to formulate an effective awareness program.

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Awareness and knowledge of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine in prevention of cervical cancer among medical students

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20184960 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (12) ◽

pp. 5026

Author(s):

Radhika M. ◽

Sadiqunissa Sadiqunissa ◽

Mehfooza Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Medical Students ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Hpv Infection ◽

Screening Methods ◽

Cancer Cervix ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Infection Risk Factors

Background: Cervical cancer is the most common malignancy amongst women in India. Identification and prevention of the pre-cancerous lesions helps to reduce the incidence of Carcinoma of cervix. The main aim of the study is to know the awareness and knowledge of HPV vaccine in prevention of cervical cancer among medical students.Methods: The study included 97 medical students (final year) studying in Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore. It is a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study.Results: The results of awareness and knowledge about the HPV vaccine are interpreted in percentage. In this study, 76% of study subjects were aware that cancer cervix is preventable, 80% of the study subjects were aware about the association between the causation of cancer cervix by HPV. Majority of the study subjects about 72% ware about the vaccines for HPV but, awareness about the cost and efficacy of the vaccine was low only about 30% and 10% respectively. However, importantly students had a positive attitude to educate people regarding HPV vaccination and also to clear myths and misconceptions.Conclusions: Medical students should be educated regarding HPV infection, risk factors for causation of cervical cancer, screening methods which are available, HPV vaccines available in India and also about the efficacy and to motivate the society to have a positive attitude towards HPV vaccination by clearing the misconceptions regarding its information.

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Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection, Cervical Cancer, and HPV Vaccine and its Correlates among Medical Students in Southwest China: a Multi-center Cross-sectional Survey

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention ◽

10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.14.5773 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 15 (14) ◽

pp. 5773-5779 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Ying Wen ◽

Xiong-Fei Pan ◽

Zhi-Mei Zhao ◽

Feng Chen ◽

Chun-Jing Fu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Human Papillomavirus ◽

Medical Students ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Southwest China ◽

Hpv Infection ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional

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Kosovo women’s knowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, HPV vaccination, and its relation to cervical cancer

10.21203/rs.3.rs-404796/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Pranvera Zejnullahu Raçi ◽

Fitim Raçi ◽

Teuta Hadri

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Human Papillomavirus ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Hpv Infection ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

Women’S Knowledge

Abstract Background The objective of this study, the first of its kind in Kosovo, is to determine the level of Kosovo women’s knowledge and awareness of HPV infection, HPV vaccination, and its relation to cervical cancer. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted from July to October 2018 at the Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital and University Clinical Service of Kosovo. Results Out of 800 questionnaires distributed, 645 were completed and returned (80.6%). Only 0.5% of women were vaccinated against HPV. The majority of respondents (66.4%) had no previous knowledge of HPV (human papillomavirus). Only 27.6% of respondents were aware that HPV is responsible for cervical cancer. About two-thirds (70.1%) of respondents had never heard of the HPV vaccine, and only 24% knew that the HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer. Conclusion The level of vaccination against HPV and the level of knowledge and awareness of HPV infection is extremely low. Higher education, younger age, and living in an urban area were favorable factors and correlated with awareness of HPV infection, vaccination against it, and its relation to cervical cancer. Based on this study, there is an immediate need for developing an educational program on HPV infection and the importance of HPV vaccination as a preventative measure against developing cervical cancer.

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Kosovo women’s knowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, HPV vaccination, and its relation to cervical cancer

BMC Women s Health ◽

10.1186/s12905-021-01496-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Pranvera Zejnullahu Raçi ◽

Fitim Raçi ◽

Teuta Hadri

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Human Papillomavirus ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Hpv Infection ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Women's Knowledge ◽

Women’S Knowledge

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Human papillomavirus vaccination coverage among working women

Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research ◽

10.3329/ajmbr.v6i4.51238 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 714-722

Author(s):

Sajeda Khatun ◽

Ashees Kumar Saha ◽

Irtiza Ahmed Chowdhury ◽

Arifa Sultana ◽

Mst Wazeda Begum ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Human Papillomavirus ◽

Vaccination Coverage ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Working Women ◽

Hpv Infection ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽

Cross Sectional

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is one of the causes of cervical cancer which is preventable. The study was a cross-sectional study with the objective was to determine the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage among working women. A total 236 educated working women were selected purposively from different working places in Dhaka city. A pretested semi- structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The knowledge was assessed by using modified Blooms cut off points which was developed with cervical cancer and vaccine knowledge related questions. The study result revealed that among 236 working women 71.2% knew about the risk factor of cervical cancer. It was found that 92.8% knew about the way of prevention of cervical cancer respectively. The overall knowledge on cervical cancer and vaccine was found to be having good knowledge 21.2%, satisfactory knowledge 41.9% and poor knowledge 36.9%. Out of the total working women only 5.1% had HPV vaccination coverage. Reason behind non vaccinations, 50% mentioned had no knowledge about vaccine, 35.3% mentioned can’t decide and 8.9% mentioned high cost of vaccine. Significant association has been observed in between vaccination coverage with over all knowledge of cervical cancer (p value .04). It may be concluded that HPV vaccination coverage is very low which needs awareness program on this issues through mass media, educational session, counseling and so on to reduce human papillomavirus associated cancers as well as economic burden. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2020, 6(4): 714-722

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Knowledge of Cervical Cancer, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and HPV Vaccination Among Women in Northeast China

Journal of Cancer Education ◽

10.1007/s13187-019-01582-7 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (6) ◽

pp. 1197-1205 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yu-e Ning ◽

Yao Liu ◽

Xiao-yu Xu ◽

Xin-yu Zhang ◽

Ning Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Human Papilloma Virus ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Family Income ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Northeastern China ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Obvious Effect ◽

Papilloma Virus

AbstractThis study aimed to research the understanding and knowledge of cervical cancer, human papilloma virus (HPV), and HPV vaccination, and the acceptance of HPV vaccination, among a population of women in northeastern China. A cross-sectional survey was carried out by questionnaire to investigate knowledge of cervical cancer, HPV, and HPV vaccination. The 230 female participants were native residents of northeastern China, and their ages ranged between 18 and 65 years. Questionnaires were randomly acquired by the respondents from online and paper questionnaire distribution. The questionnaire included questions on three major aspects to record people’s perceptions of cervical cancer, HPV, and vaccines. Of the sample of 230 women surveyed, 80.9% had heard of cervical cancer, but understanding was only 15.7%; 38.3% knew about HPV; 20% knew about HPV vaccine; 39.6% agreed to receive HPV vaccination, and the remainder were mainly concerned about its safety and effectiveness. Data analysis showed that age, family income, and whether there was experience of screening all influenced knowledge of cervical cancer, but this was not statistically significant. The level of education had no obvious effect on the degree of knowledge about cervical cancer; however, with an improvement in education, women’s awareness of HPV vaccine improved significantly (p < 0.05). Women who have received cervical cancer screening had significantly greater knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV than those with no screening (p < 0.05). Women in northeastern China have little knowledge of cervical cancer, HPV, and HPV vaccine, lack disease knowledge, and hold a skeptical attitude about HPV vaccination. Medical institutions are the main channel providing information to these women.

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Parental Acceptability of HPV Vaccination for Adolescent Daughters and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Bozhou, China

Research and Theory for Nursing Practice ◽

10.1891/rtnp-d-19-00108 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 34 (4) ◽

pp. 340-357

Author(s):

Tonghui Suo ◽

Qi Lu

Keyword(s):

Social Norms ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Hpv Infection ◽

Sample Population ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Perceived Safety ◽

Parental Acceptability

PurposeThis study aimed to investigate parents' acceptability of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for their daughters and associated factors.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in a city in China with a sample population of parents with a daughter in middle school. Participants' demographic characteristics, knowledge level regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine, perspectives on the health belief model (HBM) constructs, social norms, and acceptability of the HPV vaccine were determined through self-administered questionnaires.ResultsAmong the 523 parents who completed the questionnaire, 71.5% expressed willingness to have their daughters vaccinated against HPV infection and cervical cancer. Logistic regression analysis revealed higher acceptability in the participants with higher perceived severity of HPV infection (OR = 4.823, 95% CI = 2.683, 12.049), higher knowledge-assessment score (OR = 1.298, 95% CI = 1.055, 1.476), and higher perceived safety of the HPV vaccine (OR = 6.372, 95% CI = 3.856, 14.062). Parents influenced by social norms (OR = 4.959, 95% CI = 2.989, 14.386) and those who complied with physicians' recommendations (OR = 4.896, 95% CI = 1.936, 9.258) reported higher levels of acceptability.ImplicationsOur results provide preliminary evidence on the need for health education programs and HPV vaccination campaigns. Future studies should focus on whether the factors associated with vaccination can increase parental acceptability of the HPV vaccine.

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Awareness of human papilloma virus infection and vaccination among the medical students of Davangere

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20212579 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. 3316

Author(s):

Netra G. ◽

Geethalakshmi R. G.

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Medical Students ◽

Human Papilloma Virus ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Human Papilloma Virus Infection ◽

Hpv Infection ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Papilloma Virus ◽

Common Cancer

Background: Cervical cancer is fifth most common cancer worldwide and second most common cancer in women in India, with an incidence of 1,22,844 cases and accounts for over 67,477 deaths annually (GLOBOCON 2012). Although vaccines are available to prevent the cervical cancer there is lack of awareness regarding the same. Hence the present study has been proposed. The objective was to study the awareness of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among the medical students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2017 to December 2017 among the medical students. All those who gave consent were included and a predesigned, pretested proforma consisting of variables about demographic characteristics, HPV, vaccination and the other necessary information required for the study was collected.Results: 72.4% of the participants were aware of the HPV infection, 70.5% about the HPV vaccination and 69.5% of the participants thought that only females should be vaccinated. 52.3% of the participants expressed interest for vaccination. Interns had 100% awareness about the infection and vaccination. Students who were not interested in vaccination, 18.9% of them said they are not sexually active, 8.5% thought there was no need of vaccine, 6.1% felt vaccine is too expensive and 1.3% worried about the safety of the vaccine. Sources of information was mainly through lectures/textbooks (64.8%) followed by doctors/healthcare facility (20.9%).Conclusions: Study revealed appreciable level of awareness among the participants. With this study, the participants are encouraged to get vaccinated as the age group of participants is appropriate for the vaccination.

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Sociodemographic determinants of knowledge and attitude in the primary prevention of cervical cancer among University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) students in Malaysia: preliminary study of HPV vaccination

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-019-7764-3 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Maiza Tusimin ◽

Chek Lo Yee ◽

Nur Zarifah Syahmi Abdul Razak ◽

Mohamad Izwan Zainol ◽

Halimatus Sakdiah Minhat ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Sociodemographic Determinants ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer affecting women around the world in which the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the one of the recognized causative agent affecting women health. In response to this health issue, the Malaysian government had officially implemented the HPV immunisation programme for secondary schoolchildren in 2010 at the age of 13 years old and above. The purpose of this study is to investigate the sociodemographic determinants of knowledge and attitude among students of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) towards the HPV vaccination programme. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using self-administered questionnaires, recruiting 374 UTAR’s students as the respondents by using convenience sampling method. Respondents were categorized as having good/poor level of knowledge and positive/negative attitude towards HPV vaccination. Results Over half of the respondents were females (64.5%) and the majority were aged 20 years old and below (55.8%). Generally, 54.7% of the total respondents had a high level of knowledge towards HPV vaccine while 57.5% of the total respondents showed a negative attitude towards HPV vaccine. Female respondents aged 20 years old and below showed good knowledge (56.4%) and a more positive attitude (55.8%) towards HPV vaccine. Students from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) exhibited higher knowledge (67.3%) and positive attitude (62.4%) as compared to the Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) which showed only 32.7% of knowledge and 37.6% of positive attitude towards the HPV vaccination. Conclusion The majority of UTAR students possess good knowledge regarding HPV vaccination. Nonetheless, they demonstrated a negative attitude towards HPV vaccination, depicting the necessity to impart and further intensify the sense of health awareness among all students, especially among male students. The judicious use of social media apart from the conventional mass media should be an advantage as to enhance the practice of HPV vaccination among them and thereafter minimize the health and economic burdens of cervical cancer.

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