Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus: Differences by Self-Reported Treatment for Genital Warts and Sociodemographic Characteristics

Koshiol, Jill; Rutten, Lila Finney; Moser, Richard P.; Hesse, Nicola

doi:10.1080/10810730902873067

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“…In this study 92.4% of the respondents were aware of HPV infection. Among US citizens, 38% of women had heard about HPV [15], while among Vietnamese mothers less than 50% of women had heard about HPV [16]. In other countries, 57% of Pakistani students [13] and 10.3% of students in China [17] had heard about HPV that is lower in the current study.…”

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Knowledge of Medical and Dental Iranian Students about the Infection and Vaccination of Human Papilloma Virus

Hashemipour¹,

Parizi²,

Modares³

et al. 2019

Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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Objective: To evaluate awareness of medical and dental students of Kerman University of medical science about the infection and vaccination of the human papilloma virus. Material and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 290 medical and dental students. The data were collected using a questionnaire, which consisted of demographic data, and awareness-raising questions whose validity and reliability were confirmed. Mann-Whitney U and linear regression test were used for statistical analysis, and significance level of 0.05% was measured. Results: From 290 participants, 44.5% were male, 69.7% were single, 51.7% were medical students and 92.4% of individuals had awareness about HPV. The most common source of information (83.7%) was textbook. 39.9% of respondents were not familiar with the HPV vaccine and 62.1% tended to be vaccinated. Most of individuals (69.4%) were willing to pay a vaccination fee of less than $10. Most of respondents were not aware of HPV vaccination in Iran (68.3%). The mean score of knowledge was 6.1 ± 2.4. There was a statistically significant relationship between gender, field of study and marital status with mean score of knowledge (p<0.05). Conclusion: The students' knowledge was moderate. The awareness of men and women about HPV was poor. Further studies are recommended on other community groups, especially young people. Risk groups should be identified and referred to the relevant organs for vaccination.

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Knowledge of Medical and Dental Iranian Students about the Infection and Vaccination of Human Papilloma Virus

Hashemipour¹,

Parizi²,

Modares³

et al. 2019

Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr.

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“…However, a 2009 study by Koshiol et al 34 suggests that it is possible that gaps in knowledge about HPV may reflect limited knowledge among healthcare providers themselves. They summarize that two surveys of U.S. clinicians found that only 33%–40% knew that HPV could clear without medical intervention, 35,36 although OB/GYNs were much more likely to know that HPV clears spontaneously than family or internal medicine physicians (67% versus 35% and 29%, respectively 35 ).…”

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Predictors of Human Papillomavirus Awareness and Knowledge in 2013

Blake

Ottenbacher

Rutten

et al. 2015

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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Background Nearly 80 million people in the U.S. are currently infected with at least one of two strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), which is associated with 70% of cervical cancers. Greater cervical cancer mortality has been observed among women of lower SES and those living in rural, versus urban, areas. African American and Hispanic women are significantly more likely to die from cervical cancer than non-Hispanic white women. Purpose To assess current population awareness of and knowledge about HPV and the HPV vaccine, as well as the contribution of sociodemographic characteristics to disparities in HPV awareness and knowledge. Methods Cross-sectional data were obtained from the National Cancer Institute’s 2013 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS; N=3,185). Multivariable logistic regression was employed to identify gaps in awareness and knowledge by sex, education, income, race/ethnicity, geographic area, and other important sociodemographic characteristics. Analyses were conducted in 2014. Results Sixty-eight percent of Americans had heard of HPV and the HPV vaccine. Consistent with the Knowledge Gap Hypothesis, awareness and knowledge were patterned by sex, age, education, and other important sociodemographic factors. Those in rural areas were less likely than those in urban areas to know that HPV causes cervical cancer. Less than 5% of Americans were aware that HPV often clears on its own without treatment. Conclusions Although awareness and knowledge of HPV is increasing, there are opportunities to target communication with populations for whom knowledge gaps currently exist, in order to promote dialogue about the vaccine among patients and their providers.

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“…These findings complement and extend previous research on HPV knowledge and information. Researchers in several large-scale studies have documented limited knowledge of HPV within the general population (Friedman & Shepeard, 2007; Yacobi, Tennant, Ferrante, Pal, & Roetzheim, 1999); however, few researchers have explored the phenomenon in or its consequences for women with HPV (Koshiol, Finney Rutten, Moser, & Hesse, 2009). Although the findings from this study indicate that a lack of knowledge about HPV contributes to confusion about the diagnosis, as well as transmission and fertility fears, additional research is needed to determine the causes and consequences of a lack of knowledge and information about HPV in this population.…”

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Sources of the Uncertainty Experienced by Women With HPV

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Women with genital human papillomavirus (HPV) experience considerable stress and uncertainty as a result of the diagnosis; however, little is known about the sources of uncertainty in HPV. Given that uncertainty creates stress, which might be linked to the pathogenesis of cervical cancer, research on these sources of uncertainty is warranted. To this end, we completed semistructured interviews with 25 women living with HPV, and identified seven sources of uncertainty: The meaning of the diagnosis, the potential for disease progression, finances, the source of the infection, disclosure, sex and reproduction, and the HPV vaccine. In the discussion we articulate the relevance and importance of study findings to research, theory, and practice.

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Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus: Differences by Self-Reported Treatment for Genital Warts and Sociodemographic Characteristics

Cited by 14 publications

References 35 publications

Knowledge of Medical and Dental Iranian Students about the Infection and Vaccination of Human Papilloma Virus

Knowledge of Medical and Dental Iranian Students about the Infection and Vaccination of Human Papilloma Virus

Predictors of Human Papillomavirus Awareness and Knowledge in 2013

Sources of the Uncertainty Experienced by Women With HPV

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