Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward human papillomavirus infection among undergraduate pharmacy students in Saudi Arabia

Ali, Mohammad Daud; Hassan, Yousif; Ahmad, A.L.; Ghosn, Sherihan Ahmad; Ahmad, Wasim; Al-Abduljabbar, Esra’a; Al-Madeh, Zahra; Al-Towilib, Maryam; Al-Shatti, Bashayer

doi:10.46542/pe.2022.221.629636

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“…According to a study conducted in Saudi Arabia, pharmacy students have a lower knowledge about the HPV-related risk of cervical cancer compared to physicians and medical students. 39 Meanwhile, this study showed no significant difference in knowledge related to HPV, cervical cancer, and the HPV vaccine between pharmacy students and non-pharmacy students. This suggests that education on HPV and the HPV vaccine has been widely disseminated to students not only in the pharmacy field but also in other disciplines.…”

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“…This is particularly important for pharmacy students to develop a more positive perception of the significance of HPV vaccination for cervical cancer prevention. According to the study by Ali et al, undergraduate pharmacy training programs at community pharmacies and extracurricular activities can also enhance the communication skills and awareness of future pharmacists in addressing complications and administering HPV vaccinations within the community in a proactive and effective manner 39 …”

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HPV vaccination among pharmacy students and other health science students

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Nguyen

Pham

et al. 2023

J Am Coll Clin Pharm

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BackgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an effective way to prevent cervical cancer. In Vietnam, there has been a lack of research specifically targeting the student population in the field of health sciences.ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess HPV vaccination knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health science students in Vietnam, focusing on differences between pharmacy students and other health science students.MethodsThe study used a cross‐sectional descriptive design, conducted at a medical university in southern Vietnam. This survey was managed by Google Form which was distributed online to students via posts on Facebook and student chat groups on health science courses on Message, Zalo.ResultsOut of the 1010 students surveyed, 213 (21.1%) were pharmacy students. There was no difference between pharmacy and non‐pharmacy students in terms of knowledge scores about HPV, cervical cancer (median = 7 vs. median = 7, p = 0.301), and vaccine knowledge (median = 8 vs. median = 7, p = 0.273). Pharmacy students had a less positive attitude toward HPV, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccines than non‐pharmacy students (median = 36 vs. median = 37, p = 0.014). Parents' education level, history of cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccine knowledge, and attitudes toward HPV, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccine were identified as significant factors influencing HPV vaccination in the women population.ConclusionPharmacy and non‐pharmacy students differ significantly in their attitudes toward HPV, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccines. These findings can help develop educational programs and counseling to improve students' understanding, awareness, and vaccination decisions.

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HPV vaccination among pharmacy students and other health science students

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Nguyen

Pham

et al. 2023

J Am Coll Clin Pharm

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“…Thus, their qualifications and proximity to patients make pharmacists major players in the promotion of HPV vaccination. However, several studies conducted in North America concluded that pharmacists have an overall positive perception of HPV vaccination but a general lack of knowledge and information about HPV [ 42 , 47 , 48 , 49 ].…”

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Human Papillomaviruses in Adolescents: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Pharmacists Regarding Virus and Vaccination in France

Dufour

Carrouel

Deroanne

2023

Viruses

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Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are responsible for one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the world, and their oncogenic role has been well demonstrated in genital, anal, and oropharyngeal areas. However, a certain distrust and a lack of knowledge about this vaccine are perceptible among French adolescents and their parents. Thus, health professionals and, more particularly, pharmacists appear to be key persons to promote HPV vaccination and restore confidence in the target population. The present study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding HPV vaccination among pharmacists, particularly in boys, following the 2019 recommendation to vaccinate them. The present study was designed as a cross-sectional, quantitative, and descriptive survey that was conducted from March to September 2021 among pharmacists in France. 215 complete questionnaires were collected. Gaps in knowledge were found, only 21.4% and 8.4% obtained a high level of knowledge related to, respectively, HPV and vaccination. Pharmacists were confident in the HPV vaccine (94.4%), found it safe and useful, and felt that the promotion of the vaccine was part of their role (94.0%). However, only a few have already advised it, which they justify due to a lack of opportunity and forgetfulness. Faced with this, training, computerized reminders, or supportive materials could be implemented to improve the advice and thus the vaccination coverage. Finally, 64.2% were in favor of a pharmacy-based vaccination program. In conclusion, pharmacists are interested in this vaccination and the role of promoter. However, they need the means to facilitate this mission: training, computer alerts, supportive materials such as flyers, and the implementation of vaccination in pharmacies.

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Awareness and acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccine in the Middle East: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of 159 studies

Gulle,

Kiran,

Celik

et al. 2024

Epidemiol. Infect.

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Cervical cancer, closely linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, is a major global health concern. Our study aims to fill the gap in understanding HPV vaccine awareness and acceptance in the Middle East, where national immunization programs are often lacking and cultural perceptions hinder acceptance. This systematic review and meta-analysis adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. A comprehensive literature search across several databases was conducted on 5 September 2023. We included quantitative studies on HPV vaccine awareness and acceptance in Middle Eastern countries. Data extraction and quality assessment were conducted independently by multiple reviewers to ensure accuracy. Statistical analyses, including subgroup analyses, were performed using R to calculate pooled estimates, assess heterogeneity, and publication bias. We reviewed 159 articles from 15 Middle Eastern countries, focusing on 93,730 participants, predominantly female and healthcare workers. HPV vaccine awareness was found to be 41.7% (95% CI 37.4%–46.1%), with higher awareness among healthcare workers. The pooled acceptance rate was 45.6% (95% CI 41.3%–50.1%), with similar rates between healthcare and non-healthcare workers. Our study highlights the critical need for increased HPV vaccine awareness and acceptance in the Middle East, emphasizing the importance of integrating the vaccine into national immunization programs and addressing cultural and religious factors to improve public health outcomes.

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward human papillomavirus infection among undergraduate pharmacy students in Saudi Arabia

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HPV vaccination among pharmacy students and other health science students

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HPV vaccination among pharmacy students and other health science students

Human Papillomaviruses in Adolescents: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Pharmacists Regarding Virus and Vaccination in France

Awareness and acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccine in the Middle East: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of 159 studies

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