Three‐year questionnaire survey on human papillomavirus vaccination targeting new female college students

Sukegawa, Akiko; Ohshige, Kenji; Arai, Suzuko; Sakanashi, Kaoru; Usui, Masami; Hirahara, Fumiki; Miyagi, Etsuko

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“…14 We have launched a new website that provides easyto-understand information on scientific journals and topics (http://kanagawacc.jp/) in Japanese to introduce important scientific facts. Although a number of questionnaire surveys have been conducted to investigate knowledge and attitudes toward HPV prevention, selection bias tends to be a problem because of the types of target groups used for recruitment, such as Internet users, 8 new female college students 9 and a university-hospitalbased community. 10 In the present survey, we planned to obtain data from people from diverse generations and professions to the extent possible to reduce such selection bias.…”

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Current knowledge of and attitudes toward human papillomavirus‐related disease prevention among Japanese: A large‐scale questionnaire study

Suzuki

Sukegawa

Nishikawa

et al. 2019

J of Obstet and Gynaecol

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Aim The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rate in Japan fell to nearly 0% following widespread coverage of possible adverse events. Developing a next approach to promote the effective prevention of HPV‐related diseases including cervical cancer (CC) in Japan requires comprehensive understanding of knowledge and attitudes regarding CC prevention, HPV infection and HPV vaccination among the population including laypersons and medical professions in Japan. Methods A questionnaire survey was administered in a wide variety of settings in Japan. The questionnaire contained items on knowledge about CC, HPV infection and HPV vaccination; awareness of the HPV vaccine's effectiveness and associated adverse events; and attitudes toward the HPV vaccination for their daughters and for men/boys. Results Of 3033 targeted people, complete survey responses were received from 1182 men and 1602 women (total: 2784). The male laypersons’ group had significantly lower knowledge than did the female laypersons’ group (adjusted odds ratio, aOR = 3.86, P < 0.001). Compared with the male laypersons’ group, the female laypersons’ group tended to have less positive attitudes toward HPV vaccination for their daughters (aOR = 0.78, P = 0.006), but the female laypersons’ group showed more positive attitudes toward vaccinating men/boys (aOR = 1.93, P < 0.001). Conclusion The survey results indicated that men in Japan generally lacked knowledge and awareness of HPV‐related diseases and their prevention. However, women had more negative attitudes toward HPV vaccination for their daughters than did men. Increasing male involvement in HPV prevention and changing women's perceptions of the HPV vaccine are essential steps to increase the HPV vaccination rate.

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“…A questionnaire to measure attitudes and knowledge regarding CC, HPV and HPV vaccination was created based on existing questionnaire surveys, [8][9][10][11][12] including a previous study conducted by our research group. We adopted a ready-made scoring sheet, SN-0289 (SCANET Co., Ltd).…”

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Current knowledge of and attitudes toward human papillomavirus‐related disease prevention among Japanese: A large‐scale questionnaire study

Suzuki

Sukegawa

Nishikawa

et al. 2019

J of Obstet and Gynaecol

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“…More than a half (63.9 percent) had initiated sexual intercourse; most of them (86.4 percent) had sex with males; and some (8.9 percent) had sex with both females and males. The average age of first sexual intercourse was 17.7 (SD ¼ 1.5, range [14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]. The average number of sexual partners in their lifetime was 1.8 (SD ¼ 1.7, range 1-19).…”

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“…In Singapore, out of 19 articles found, 2 articles discussed factors related to HPV vaccination among women aged between 18 and 49 years [14]. In Japan, among 66 published articles, one study discussed HPV vaccination and its related factors among young women [15]. In addition, an "HPV vaccination crisis" was reported due to controversies of the adverse effects of the vaccination, and the Japanese health officials took a negative position on HPV vaccination [16].…”

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and factors related to intention to obtain the vaccine among young college women in Thailand

Ratanasiripong

Sriumporn

Kathalae

et al. 2018

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Purpose Most cervical cancers are caused by genital human papillomavirus (HPV). However, it can be prevented if females receive an HPV vaccine. Nevertheless, there is limited evidence of HPV vaccination and predictors of intention to obtain the vaccine among young women in Thailand. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study examined HPV vaccination and factors influencing intention to vaccinate among a convenient sample of college women in Thailand. The data collection was conducted via a self-administered “HPV and HPV vaccine-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors” questionnaire. Findings Out of 1,030 participants, 309 (30.0 percent) were aware of HPV and the HPV vaccine. Out of these, 257 participants reported that they had not obtained the vaccine and 18 participants were unsure if they had already obtained the vaccine or not. Only 34 participants confirmed that they had received the vaccine. Among those who were aware of HPV and the HPV vaccine, 56.4 percent of them did not know that most HPV-infected persons do not show any signs or symptoms, and 53.3 percent thought that the vaccine provided protection against other sexually transmitted infections as well. Most had positive attitudes toward vaccination and subjective norms. Among the participants who had not received the vaccine, the intention to obtain the vaccine was predicted by age, knowledge, attitudes toward vaccination, and subjective norms. The reasons for not being vaccinated included the cost of the vaccine, lack of knowledge, and perception of themselves being at low risk. Originality/value This study found low HPV vaccination among college women. However, those who had not received the vaccine intended to obtain the vaccine at some point in the future. An HPV vaccination campaign may be well tailored in order to increase the intention to obtain the vaccine which, in turn, may increase the HPV vaccination. Vaccination cost sharing should be discussed among Thai policy makers in order to alleviate the financial burden for women.

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“…Pharmacists have a role in spreading appropriate knowledge and in encouraging preventive behavior of cervical cancer. Although several investigations have clarified the state of knowledge and attitude towards HPV and cervical cancer among the general population in Japan (Miyagi et al, 2014;Sukegawa et al, 2015;Suzuki et al, 2019), the knowledge and attitude among pharmacists and the relationship between them are unknown. The objective of this study was therefore to assess the knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer and HPV and the relationship between them among pharmacists in Japan.…”

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Knowledge and Attitude towards Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus among Pharmacists in Japan

Sasaki

Nakao

Obara

et al. 2021

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

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Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) among pharmacists in Japan. Methods: Questionnaires were disseminated to 788 pharmacists employed by the Tsuruha Holdings Inc. A total of 617 pharmacists responded, generating a response rate of 78.3%. Result: Of the 362 females and 255 males, vaccination rates were 14.4% and 0.8%, respectively. In terms of cervical cytology, 35.1% of females received it once every two years, and 26.2% received it irregularly. As for HPV testing, 12.2% of females received it once every two years, and 16.6% received it irregularly. The rate of "school curriculum" as an information source was significantly higher among younger pharmacists; while "internet", "media", "training seminar for pharmacist", "advertisement in medical institution", "internal manual", and "others" were significantly higher among older pharmacists. The proportion of pharmacists with knowledge on general questions, except for those about HPV testing, was significantly higher among females than males. The vaccination rates of younger pharmacists were significantly higher than those of older pharmacists. The screening rates of cervical cytology were significantly higher among older than younger pharmacists, and also among those with at least 10 years of experience than those with less. There were no differences in the screening rates of HPV testing according to age or pharmacist experience. Conclusion:The proportion of pharmacists with knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV significantly varied depending on sex, age, and experience as a pharmacist. This study suggested that spreading the knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV might be effective for increasing the rates of cervical cancer screening.

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Three‐year questionnaire survey on human papillomavirus vaccination targeting new female college students

Abstract: The HPV vaccination uptake rate in 2013 dramatically increased from that in 2011. Official financial support and publicity work were likely to have had an effect on the HPV vaccination uptake rate.

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Current knowledge of and attitudes toward human papillomavirus‐related disease prevention among Japanese: A large‐scale questionnaire study

Current knowledge of and attitudes toward human papillomavirus‐related disease prevention among Japanese: A large‐scale questionnaire study

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and factors related to intention to obtain the vaccine among young college women in Thailand

Knowledge and Attitude towards Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus among Pharmacists in Japan

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