Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and vaccination: knowledge and attitudes among healthcare professionals and the general public in Slovenia

Troha, Majda; Šterbenc, Anja; Mlaker, Martina; Poljak, Mario

doi:10.15570/actaapa.2018.14

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“…However, in our study, we could not find differences in terms of level of HPV-related knowledge between residents and specialists/doctors as well as among gynecologists, pediatricians, and internal medicine doctors (except for the first subset of items of the third part of the questionnaire), whereas some scholars have reported differences, with the highest level of knowledge of and belief in the anti-HPV vaccine, its effectiveness, and its safety being observed among pediatricians and school medicine specialists [33]. On the other hand, a study conducted in Louisiana, United States failed to find a significant association between knowledge strength and levels and years in practice or practice type [34].…”

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Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Attitudes and Practices Towards Anti-HPV Vaccination Among Israeli Pediatricians, Gynecologists, and Internal Medicine Doctors: Development and Validation of an Ad Hoc Questionnaire

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a highly widespread virus which is responsible for one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Two main preventative strategies exist: anti-HPV vaccination and cervical screening. Health-care workers play a key role in promoting public health campaigns; however, vaccine hesitancy is an often under-recognized challenge. To investigate the overall knowledge of HPV and HPV-related issues, as well as the attitudes and practices of health professionals towards recommending the anti-HPV vaccine, an ad hoc knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) questionnaire was developed and validated in a sample of 139 Israeli pediatricians, gynecologists, and internal medicine doctors. The KAP questionnaire was found to be psychometrically valid and sound (with an rKR-20 coefficient of 0.74 for the second part and a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.85 for the third part). Furthermore, the present study confirmed the importance of health-care providers in recommending the immunization practice. Parents that had been strongly advised by health-care providers to vaccinate their children accepted immunization for their girls (odds ratio (OR) 1.09 (95% CI 1.04–1.14)) and boys (OR 1.06 (95% CI 1.02–1.10)), had a lower probability of deciding to postpone the immunization appointment (OR 0.81 (95% CI 0.66–0.98)), had fewer doubts and concerns about the vaccine (OR 0.69 (95% CI 0.54–0.89)), and had a lower probability of refusing the vaccination (OR 0.93 (95% CI 0.86–0.99)). Interestingly, the use of new, emerging tools such as ad hoc websites, applications, and other interactive devices reduced vaccine hesitancy (OR 0.90 (95% CI 0.82–0.99)) and concerns about the side-effects of the vaccine (OR 0.92 (95% CI 0.86–0.99)). However, among Israeli health-care workers, knowledge was generally moderate, with updated information lacking in about 30% of surveyed health-care providers and approximately 20% of them not recommending the anti-HPV vaccine among boys. This study has practical implications for policy- and decision-makers in that they should be aware of the overall level of knowledge among health-care workers and should implement ad hoc educational interventions to address gaps in knowledge and help medical providers routinely recommend the anti-HPV vaccine both to male and female children and adolescents.

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Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Attitudes and Practices Towards Anti-HPV Vaccination Among Israeli Pediatricians, Gynecologists, and Internal Medicine Doctors: Development and Validation of an Ad Hoc Questionnaire

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“…This is a substantial change from previously reported results that the media is a "poor source of comprehensive information on cervical cancer" [41]. Two separate pieces of research from Hungary and Slovenia also found that the media, namely the internet and magazines, to be dominant sources of information about this topic [32,33,42]. This confirms that the media has a great impact on public opinion and thus can be a powerful tool for increasing the awareness of CC.…”

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Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV Vaccine among Female Students from Serbia

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Golubović

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Medicina

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Background and objectives: Persistent infection with carcinogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer. The study explored students’ knowledge about cervical cancer and awareness of human papillomavirus and the HPV vaccine. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was carried out among 1616 first-year female college students at the University of Niš. It examined socio-demographic characteristics, measured the score of knowledge about cervical cancer, assessed awareness regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine and inquired about the source of information about cervical cancer and HPV. Results: The average cervical cancer knowledge score was 16.35 ± 7.92 (min 0, max 30), with medical professional education, parents’ education level, place of residence and relationship status having significant effects on the score. The awareness about HPV and the HPV vaccine was low, with only 14.2% of students having heard about both HPV and its vaccine. The most commonly reported sources of information were the media, while the most competent one was organized health education. Conclusions: Health promotion campaigns and educational programs are necessary in order to reduce cervical cancer burden and should be directed particularly towards those who have demonstrated low cervical cancer knowledge and low awareness regarding HPV and its vaccine.

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“…In Slovenia, HPV vaccination became the first non-mandatory vaccine to be included in the national vaccination program in the 2009/2010 school year (Troha, Šterbenc, Mlaker, & Poljak, 2018). Routine vaccination is for girls aged 11 or12 years whereas boys are not included in the program.…”

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Women, Migrations and Health

Urpis¹

2019

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Several topical issues arising from the contemporary migrant context, at both regional and global levels, are addressed in the chapter. First, when it comes to the sphere of the European Union, the emphasis is on the issues of integration in the migrant context, as well as the security situation. Women have often been heavily involved in the survival of their families and communities, but today the 'feminisation of migration' and 'feminisation of survival' processes are very evident. These two phrases highlight the increasingly public and visible forms of women's contribution to families, along with their contribution to the state and society (immigrant and emigrant), especially the growing world demand for their services. Although women have always migrated, developments in the last decades sustain both their presence in international migration flows and their recognition as migrants. The focus of this contribution on presenting certain results of ongoing research, chiefly on the social integration of migrants in Slovenia.

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and vaccination: knowledge and attitudes among healthcare professionals and the general public in Slovenia

Cited by 12 publications

References 21 publications

Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Attitudes and Practices Towards Anti-HPV Vaccination Among Israeli Pediatricians, Gynecologists, and Internal Medicine Doctors: Development and Validation of an Ad Hoc Questionnaire

Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Attitudes and Practices Towards Anti-HPV Vaccination Among Israeli Pediatricians, Gynecologists, and Internal Medicine Doctors: Development and Validation of an Ad Hoc Questionnaire

Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV Vaccine among Female Students from Serbia

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