Understanding of Young Adolescents About HPV Infection: How Health Education Can Improve Vaccination Rate

Thanasas, Ioannis; Lavranos, Giagkos; Gkogkou, Pinelopi; Paraskevis, Dimitrios

doi:10.1007/s13187-019-01681-5

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“…In addition, exploring the gap of willingness toward HPV vaccination and acceptance of the HPV vaccine and formulating targeted measures to remove this gap should be prioritized. 43 Recently, as the first Chinese domestic-made 2-valent HPV vaccine (Cecolin, Innovax, Xiamen, China) was approved by Chinese FDA, additional efforts should be taken to relieve hesitation regarding the vaccine and use the opportunity to expand vaccine supply and reduce vaccine prices. 44 , 45 If feasible, HPV vaccines for young girls should be guaranteed initially, followed by a “catch-up” vaccination program for young women, and the government should finally integrate HPV vaccination into the national immunization program.…”

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Willingness to Accept Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and its Influencing Factors Using Information–Motivation–Behavior Skills Model: A Cross-Sectional Study of Female College Freshmen in Mainland China

Jiang

et al. 2021

Cancer Control

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Background This study aimed to assess the awareness and attitudes toward human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among female college freshmen and explore their willingness and associated factors to receive the HPV vaccine based on the information–motivation–behavior skills (IMB) model. Methods From February 21 to April 30, 2020, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among female freshmen in seven colleges in mainland China. Socio-demographic characteristics, health-related awareness, knowledge of HPV, motivation, and behavioral skills toward HPV vaccination were assessed using questionnaires. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the influencing factors of willingness to receive the HPV vaccine in the next 6 months. Results Among the 3867 students invited to participate in this study, 102 (2.64%) reported having taken the HPV vaccine. Among the unvaccinated participants, 59.89% had previously heard of HPV, and 32.08% were willing to take the HPV vaccine in the next 6 months. Willingness to get the HPV vaccine was associated with sexual experience(s) (AOR = 1.96, 95% CI: 1.25–3.08), family or friends with cancer (AOR = 1.24, 95% CI: 1.04–1.48), having heard of HPV (AOR = 1.23, 95% CI: 1.03–1.47), and having actively searched for or having consulted on issues concerning HPV vaccine (AOR = 1.22, 95% CI: 1.02–1.45). In the dimensions of the IMB model, “perceived susceptibility” (AOR = 1.20, 95% CI: 1.09–1.31), “perceived severity” (AOR = 1.24, 95% CI: 1.11–1.39), “subjective norms” (AOR = 2.09, 95% CI: 1.75–2.49), and “self-efficacy” (AOR: 2.95, 95% CI: 2.44–3.58) were positively associated with HPV vaccination acceptance, while “perceived barriers” (AOR = .60, 95% CI: .52–.69) negatively affected intention to get HPV vaccination. Conclusion HPV vaccination rates and willingness to receive the HPV vaccine in the next 6 months were found to be poor among female college freshmen in mainland China. Having a positive attitude toward HPV vaccination, creating vaccine-friendly social norms, and removing related barriers are important measures to promote HPV immunization.

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Willingness to Accept Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and its Influencing Factors Using Information–Motivation–Behavior Skills Model: A Cross-Sectional Study of Female College Freshmen in Mainland China

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Cancer Control

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“…There are regional differences in HPV prevalence and genotype distribution, which explains the different types of vaccines 9 , 10 . The currently licensed HPV vaccines include bivalent vaccines (HPV16/18), quadrivalent vaccines (HPV16/18/6/11), andnine-valent vaccines (HPV16/18/6/11/31/33/45/52/58) 11 , 12 . Therefore, to select a suitable vaccine, it is important to understand local HPV incidences and subtype distribution.…”

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The prevalence of human papillomavirus among women in northern Guangdong Province of China

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Globally, cervical cancer, whose etiologic factor is Human papillomavirus (HPV), is the third most common cancer among women. In cervical cancer screening, HPV testing is important. However, the prevalence of HPV in northern Guangdong Province has not been conclusively determined. A total of 100,994 women attending Yuebei People's Hospital Affiliated to Shantou University Medical College between 2012 and 2020 were recruited. HPV was tested by a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based hybridization gene chip assay. The prevalence of HPV among these women was established to be19.04%. Peak prevalence was observed in women aged 40–49 (7.29%). Besides, the prevalence of single-type HPV infection (14.46%) was significantly high, compared to multiple-type infection (4.58%) (p < 0.01), while the prevalence of high-risk HPV infection (19.97%) was significantly higher than that of low-risk genotypes (5.48%) (p < 0.01). The most prevalent high-risk genotypes were HPV52 (4.16%), HPV16 (2.98%), HPV58 (2.15%), HPV53 (1.58%) and HPV68 (1.34%). HPV co-infection with up to 10 genotypes was reported for the first time. Our findings suggested a high burden of HPV infections among women in northern Guangdong. Establishing the prevalence and genotype distribution characteristics of HPV infections in the region can contribute to cervical cancer prevention through HPV vaccination.

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“…The knowledge about and receptive susceptibility to the HPV infection and to HPV-related health issues demonstrate the urgent need for a well-designed training program, in order to bridge the gap between HPV awareness and vaccine acceptance [ 21 ].…”

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The Effect of Health Education on Adolescents’ Awareness of HPV Infections and Attitudes towards HPV Vaccination in Greece

Thanasas

Lavranos

Gkogkou

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Background: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the role of health education among young adolescents, regarding their level of knowledge about the HPV and the acceptance of the HPV vaccination, with the aim of increasing vaccination coverage, in Trikala city, mainland of Greece. Methods: This study included high school students from all public and private schools of Trikala city. Questionnaires related to knowledge regarding the HPV infection and HPV vaccination were administered in three phases. In the first phase of the study, the questionnaires were completed by the entire study population. During the second and third phases, the completion of the questionnaires concerned only the population that received the intervention (interactive seminars). The second and third phase questionnaires were completed immediately after the interactive seminar and three months later, respectively. The statistical analysis of the results was performed using IBM SPSS 20.0 statistical program. Results: A total of 434 female students completed the questionnaire (response rate 76.26%). Most participants (66.6%) were females. The questionnaires evaluated the respondents’ awareness of the HPV infection. The results show that the percentage of the participants who stated that they “do not know” what HPV is decreased from 44.4% (first phase), to 1.6% (second phase), and 8.1% (third phase). Similarly, the willingness to accept the HPV vaccine increased from 71% (first phase), to 89.1% (second phase), and 83.5% (third phase). Conclusions: The present study shows that targeted interactive informational interventions in the school environment leads to a statistically significant increase in both the level of knowledge about HPV and the willingness of young adolescent students to be vaccinated against cervical cancer.

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Understanding of Young Adolescents About HPV Infection: How Health Education Can Improve Vaccination Rate

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Willingness to Accept Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and its Influencing Factors Using Information–Motivation–Behavior Skills Model: A Cross-Sectional Study of Female College Freshmen in Mainland China

Willingness to Accept Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and its Influencing Factors Using Information–Motivation–Behavior Skills Model: A Cross-Sectional Study of Female College Freshmen in Mainland China

The prevalence of human papillomavirus among women in northern Guangdong Province of China

The Effect of Health Education on Adolescents’ Awareness of HPV Infections and Attitudes towards HPV Vaccination in Greece

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