Human papillomavirus vaccination: Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and intentions of college female students in Lebanon, a developing country

Dany, Mohammed; Chidiac, Alissar; Nassar, Anwar H.

doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.01.009

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“…Our findings highlight a general lack of knowledge of the HPV infection's natural history and its prevention among future Swiss nurses (men and women) and midwives (women only). The knowledge gaps of future health professionals have also been documented by studies conducted in other countries, such as Pakistan, Turkey, Lebanon, Germany, and USA [11,13,15,16,20].…”

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Human Papillomavirus Infection and Vaccination: Knowledge, Attitude and Perception among Undergraduate Men and Women Healthcare University Students in Switzerland

Jeannot

Viviano

Follonier³

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Background: Human Papillomavirus is a common sexually transmitted infection, representing the main cause of genital warts and cervical cancer. The objective of this study was to evaluate basic knowledge and beliefs regarding HPV infection and HPV vaccine among undergraduate healthcare men and women students, as well as their attitudes towards HPV vaccine. Methods: Undergraduate women and men (nursing and midwifery curses) attending three Schools of Health Sciences located in Switzerland. A total of 427 women and 223 men have completed the web questionnaire, which included questions on their socio-demographic background and about basic knowledge and attitudes toward the HPV infection and vaccination. Results: Women undergraduate students have a better knowledge of HPV infection than their men counterparts, although there was a significant gap in knowledge of the disease’s mode of transmission and prevention. Among women, 72.6% of respondents reported having received at least one dose of HPV vaccines versus 31.4% for men respondents. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed a poor understanding among undergraduate healthcare men and women students about the HPV infection, its mode of transmission and its prevention. Our findings highlight the need to improve education on HPV for undergraduate healthcare students in order to increase the awareness of the disease.

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“…The content's validity was evaluated by three experts (nurse, midwife, and epidemiologist), and a feasibility study was previously performed on 15 nurses and five midwives (not publish). The questionnaire was developed in French, based on previous surveys evaluating HPV knowledge, attitudes and perceptions [12][13][14][15][16][17].…”

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Human Papillomavirus Infection and Vaccination: Knowledge, Attitude and Perception among Undergraduate Men and Women Healthcare University Students in Switzerland

Jeannot

Viviano

Follonier³

et al. 2019

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“…The mean knowledge score for knowledge questions about HPV and vaccination of 52.7 (from a possible score of 160) demonstrated poor overall awareness among students. Many of the participants reported they did not feel at risk for acquiring HPV (60%) however believed that all college females should have the vaccine (62%) (Dany, Chidiac, & Nassar, 2015). Again, similarly to previous research with post-secondary students a significant predictor of acceptability of the HPV vaccine is knowledge scores and that despite low levels of knowledge there is still a general positive attitude and high acceptability towards the vaccine.…”

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A pivotal time in global cervical cancer prevention: Examining young women's awareness about the human papillomavirous and attitudes towards the HPV vaccine in Durban, South Africa

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It is a pivotal time in cervical cancer prevention for young South African (SA) women. Cervical cancer and infection with human immunodeficiency virus are both major public health concerns in SA. This study describes knowledge of female adolescents and young adults (AYA) about HPV, cervical cancer and explores predictors of HPV vaccine and HPV self-sample testing acceptability. In this cross-sectional study, questionnaires were administered to 122 female AYA who involved in a longitudinal study (AYAZAZI) which examined risk factors involved with HIV acquisition. Results indicated that although awareness and knowledge about these topics was very low among participants, as were perceptions of risk of acquiring HPV and developing cervical cancer, acceptability was very high towards HPV vaccines for self (97%) and (future) children (95%), as well for self-sample testing (85%). No significant variables were found to be associated with risk perception or self-sample acceptance. A significant difference was found between participants' perceived risk of acquiring HPV, HIV, and developing cervical cancer compared to the risk they felt other female AYA in their communities were at. The most influential sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information source and significant influences on HPV vaccine recommendations for participants were health care providers. Findings from this study are important in designing effective cervical cancer control programs that can attract more AYA for HPV vaccines and screening. As the HPV vaccine has only recently been introduced at a national level in SA, this study about awareness and vaccine acceptability is timely.

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“…This hypothesis was partially corroborated: a significant difference in the parents' attitudes, but not in their knowledge about the HPV vaccine. Previous studies have shown that the chances of administering a vaccine rise dramatically when there is more knowledge and awareness [19], and that more knowledge about the disease and its risks increases the intention to administer the vaccine [6,20]. However, it is possible that other mediating or indirect factors could lead to the decision whether to vaccinate or not.…”

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

2019

JNH

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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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Human papillomavirus vaccination: Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and intentions of college female students in Lebanon, a developing country

Cited by 61 publications

References 16 publications

Human Papillomavirus Infection and Vaccination: Knowledge, Attitude and Perception among Undergraduate Men and Women Healthcare University Students in Switzerland

Human Papillomavirus Infection and Vaccination: Knowledge, Attitude and Perception among Undergraduate Men and Women Healthcare University Students in Switzerland

A pivotal time in global cervical cancer prevention: Examining young women's awareness about the human papillomavirous and attitudes towards the HPV vaccine in Durban, South Africa

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

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