Human papillomavirus vaccine: knowledge and attitudes in two Appalachian Kentucky counties

Hopenhayn, Claudia; Christian, Amy; Christian, W; Schoenberg, Nancy E.

doi:10.1007/s10552-007-9007-7

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“…The present study has shed light on interest among rural Southeast Asian women in receiving the HPV vaccine. The intention to receive the vaccine (65%) is similar to that found in a recent study on rural Southern American women [11]. It is of interest to note that our study was conducted approximately 2 years after the release of the HPV vaccine in our market and before the widespread media coverage.…”

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confidence: 70%

“…Numerous studies have demonstrated that public awareness of HPV, perceived risks of HPV infection, and knowledge of potential health consequences of HPV infection are low [8][9][10]. Factors associated with the acceptability of the HPV vaccine are knowledge about the disease, beliefs about vaccines, physician recommendation, previous experience with HPV infections, perceived risk for HPV infection, perceived vaccine safety and efficacy, and perceived vaccination would promote adolescent sexual behavior [11][12][13].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This indicated that HPV immunization may be of particular benefit to the rural poor and medically underserved populations worldwide where women are deprived of access to regular cervical screening [19]. Several studies on acceptability of HPV vaccine among the underserved rural women have been reported in the literature [11,[20][21][22]. Lack of reported data from underdeveloped and developing regions warrants further investigation, especially in the context of a high population incidence of cervical cancer in these regions and even higher incidence among the marginalized women in rural areas.…”

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Knowledge and Attitudes About HPV Infection, HPV Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Among Rural Southeast Asian Women

Wong

2010

Int.J. Behav. Med.

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Background The incidence of cervical cancer in developing countries is high and even higher among women in rural areas in these countries. Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge and attitudes towards human papillomavirus (HPV), HPV vaccination, and cervical cancer among young women in rural settings in a Southeast Asia country. Methods A convenience sample of ethnically diverse young rural women in Malaysia was surveyed. Participants were interviewed using a standard questionnaire. Results Among the participants (N=449), knowledge of HPV, HPV vaccination, cervical screening, and cervical cancer risk factors was extremely poor. The mean total knowledge score (14 items) was 2.37 (SD±1.97). Although many had never heard of the newly released HPV vaccine, two-thirds professed an intention to receive the HPV vaccine. Intention to receive the vaccine was significantly associated with knowledge of cervical screening and cervical cancer risk factors (OR 1.17; 95% CI 1.03-1.33; P=0.013). Reasons for vaccine refusal were doubts about safety and efficacy of the new vaccine (27.4%), perceived embarrassment at receiving an STI vaccine (20.7%), and perception of not being at risk of HPV infection (20.0%). Conclusions Providing HPV education to the rural residents is a high priority.

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Knowledge and Attitudes About HPV Infection, HPV Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Among Rural Southeast Asian Women

Wong

2010

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“…An American study reported that women who were younger and smoker were more likely to receive the HPV vaccine (Hopenhayn et al, 2007). In this study, knowledge about Pap smear test, having knowledge of risk factors for cervical cancer such as having multiple sex partners, sexual intercourse before the age of 18 years, smoking, and having contracted any STDs significantly predicted willingness to accept HPV vaccination.…”

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Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Acceptability among Female University Students in South Africa

Hoque

Ghuman²,

Hal³

2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: The objectives of this present study were to assess the awareness of cervical cancer and its risk factors among female undergraduates in South Africa, and to determine the their level of acceptability of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in March 2013 among 440 full time undergraduate female students. Results: Of those students who never had sex (n=163), 96 (58.9%) had ever heard of cervical cancer and only 12 students (12.5%) knew that HPV causes cervical cancer. More than a third (35.4%) of the students correctly said that sexual intercourse before age of 18 years is a risk factor for cervical cancer and 55.2% of the students knew about the Pap smear test which is used for screening cervical cancer. The majority (77.3%) were willing to accept HPV vaccination. Results revealed that students who knew about the Pap smear test, and were aware that having multiple sex partners, sexual intercourse before the age of 18 years, smoking and having contracted any STDs are risk factors for cervical cancer were more likely to accept HPV vaccination compared to other groups. Conclusions: The general knowledge of South African female university students about cervical cancer is not sufficient but they have positive attitudes toward getting vaccinated with the HPV vaccine.

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“…A review of seven studies found that 58% of respondents had never heard of HPV (12). Awareness was especially low among certain groups, including adolescents, lowerincome individuals, and minorities (16). Moreover, HPV awareness did not ensure accurate knowledge (14), and many did not know that HPV can cause cervical cancer (12,14,17).…”

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Disparities in How Parents Are Learning about the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Hughes¹,

Cates

Liddon

et al. 2009

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &Amp; Prevention

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Background: Differential access to basic health information may contribute to persistent cervical cancer disparities. We examined whether human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine awareness, HPV knowledge, and use of information sources about the vaccine differ by sociodemographic characteristics associated with cervical cancer. Methods: Study participants (n = 889) were caregivers of adolescent girls ages 10 to 18 years living in southeastern North Carolina. Analyses simultaneously controlled for caregivers' gender, race, age, education, income, and rural residence. Results: Although most caregivers were aware of HPV (83%) and the HPV vaccine (82%), awareness differed by gender, race, education, and income. The largest differences were for race, with 87% of Whites versus 68% of African Americans having heard of the vaccine (P < 0.001). Caregivers correctly answered an average of 69% of questions on HPV, with differences by race

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Human papillomavirus vaccine: knowledge and attitudes in two Appalachian Kentucky counties

Cited by 58 publications

References 34 publications

Knowledge and Attitudes About HPV Infection, HPV Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Among Rural Southeast Asian Women

Knowledge and Attitudes About HPV Infection, HPV Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Among Rural Southeast Asian Women

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Acceptability among Female University Students in South Africa

Disparities in How Parents Are Learning about the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

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