Parental support for human papilloma virus vaccination by adolescents in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Ibadan, Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magbagbeola David Dairo ◽  
Moradeke Omoyemi Adeleke ◽  
Adetokunbo Taophic Salawu ◽  
Ayobami David Adewole
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Papilloma Virus

Abstract Background: Despite changing sexual norms and mores generally perceived to be permissive of sexual expression, parents continue to serve as gateways to uptake of reproductive health services and commodities in our cultural settings. However, their support for adolescent uptake of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine are not well explored and documented. This study aims to assess parental knowledge and awareness of HPV infection and cervical cancer and their support for HPV vaccination for their adolescent children. Methods: In a descriptive cross sectional study 612 parents from in Ibadan North Local Government Area were interviewed using a pre-tested semi structured interviewer administered questionnaire to assess the awareness of HPV infection and cervical cancer as well as parental support for the vaccine. Results: Only a few of the respondents were aware of HPV infection (10.5%) and the HPV vaccine (6.5%), respectively. About 64.3% of those that were aware of HPV knew it can be transmitted through sexual intercourse. However, 78.4% supported the administration of the vaccine to their adolescent daughters. Reported reasons for not supporting HPV vaccination were high cost of the vaccine (32.2%) and lack of awareness of the vaccine (49.2%). Earning a monthly income above the minimum wage of 18,000 Naira increases the likelihood of parental support for HPV vaccination uptake for adolescents (p<0.001). Conclusion: Ignorance and poverty remain as barriers to widespread coverage of the vaccine among adolescents. Health education and promotion on HPV infection and the HPV vaccine to the general public and subsidization of the vaccine to promote its uptake is advocated.

scholarly journals Human papilloma virus vaccination: knowledge, awareness and acceptability among medical and paramedical students

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 474
Author(s):  
Suchith Hoblidar ◽  
Suma S. Moni ◽  
Rathnamala M. Desai ◽  
Asha Neravi
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Background: Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death in india. it is also one of the few malignancies where an infectious etiological agent human papilloma virus (HPV) has been identified. With the advent of HPV vaccination, it is possible to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with carcinoma cervix. But biggest hurdle to achieve this is the lack of awareness about the availability and use of HPV vaccine. This study was conducted to know knowledge and awareness of HPV infection and vaccination among medical and paramedical students. We also evaluated the acceptability and coverage of HPV vaccine among these students.Methods: This study was conducted among a total of 520 female students of the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University with the help of a questionnaire. The study group included 207 MBBS students, 167 BDS students, 89 nursing students and 57 physiotherapy students.Results: Most of the students were in 18-20 years’ age group. Nearly 40.57% of the students knew that HPV is sexually transmitted and 29.80% were aware that this infection can be prevented. Availability of HPV vaccine was known to 75% of the students and the main source of their information was through their college teachings. Nearly 43.75% of the students knew HPV vaccine protects against cervical cancer and 26.73% of the students were vaccinated. Overall knowledge and awareness were better among medical students.Conclusions: A lot of work needs to be done so as to make the target population accept HPV vaccine. There is a great difference between awareness of availability of the vaccine and its use. This emphasizes the need for health care professionals to take special interest in promoting this vaccine in the general population.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Cervical Cancer, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and HPV Vaccination Among Women in Northeast China

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 1197-1205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-e Ning ◽  
Yao Liu ◽  
Xiao-yu Xu ◽  
Xin-yu Zhang ◽  
Ning Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Northeastern China ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obvious Effect ◽  
Papilloma Virus

AbstractThis study aimed to research the understanding and knowledge of cervical cancer, human papilloma virus (HPV), and HPV vaccination, and the acceptance of HPV vaccination, among a population of women in northeastern China. A cross-sectional survey was carried out by questionnaire to investigate knowledge of cervical cancer, HPV, and HPV vaccination. The 230 female participants were native residents of northeastern China, and their ages ranged between 18 and 65 years. Questionnaires were randomly acquired by the respondents from online and paper questionnaire distribution. The questionnaire included questions on three major aspects to record people’s perceptions of cervical cancer, HPV, and vaccines. Of the sample of 230 women surveyed, 80.9% had heard of cervical cancer, but understanding was only 15.7%; 38.3% knew about HPV; 20% knew about HPV vaccine; 39.6% agreed to receive HPV vaccination, and the remainder were mainly concerned about its safety and effectiveness. Data analysis showed that age, family income, and whether there was experience of screening all influenced knowledge of cervical cancer, but this was not statistically significant. The level of education had no obvious effect on the degree of knowledge about cervical cancer; however, with an improvement in education, women’s awareness of HPV vaccine improved significantly (p < 0.05). Women who have received cervical cancer screening had significantly greater knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV than those with no screening (p < 0.05). Women in northeastern China have little knowledge of cervical cancer, HPV, and HPV vaccine, lack disease knowledge, and hold a skeptical attitude about HPV vaccination. Medical institutions are the main channel providing information to these women.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Main Stakeholders towards Human Papilloma Virus Infection and Vaccination in Mombasa and Tana-River Counties in Kenya: A Qualitative Study

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1099
Author(s):  
Diana Wangeshi Njuguna ◽  
Nour Mahrouseh ◽  
Osarugue Victory Isowamwen ◽  
Orsolya Varga
Keyword(s):  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus Infection ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Tana River

Following a successful Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination pilot in 2013–2015 in Kitui county, Kenya introduced the HPV vaccine in October 2019 with a goal to immunize approximately 800,000 girls annually against HPV. Our study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of affected groups towards HPV infection and vaccination in two counties of Kenya. Semi-structured interviews from children aged between nine and thirteen years and key informants comprising of parents, head teachers, community leaders and health workers involved in HPV vaccination in health facilities from Mombasa and Tana-River counties were conducted. Content was analyzed thematically and coded for emerging themes using the QRS Nvivo 12 Plus software package. From our findings, a significant proportion of participants, especially children, have limited knowledge of the subject. Vaccination of boys was opposed by most participants. Parents and the community members are not in favor of HPV vaccination, as compared to the other groups. A similar pattern of inadequate knowledge and strongly opposed attitudes was observed in Tana-River and Mombasa. Active community involvement in primary prevention strategies may promote the uptake of the vaccine which can be achieved by robust awareness, modifying the negative beliefs about HPV vaccine and encouraging the perceptibility of HPV vaccination.

scholarly journals Awareness of human papilloma virus infection and vaccination among the medical students of Davangere

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 3316
Author(s):  
Netra G. ◽  
Geethalakshmi R. G.
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus Infection ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Common Cancer

Background: Cervical cancer is fifth most common cancer worldwide and second most common cancer in women in India, with an incidence of 1,22,844 cases and accounts for over 67,477 deaths annually (GLOBOCON 2012). Although vaccines are available to prevent the cervical cancer there is lack of awareness regarding the same. Hence the present study has been proposed. The objective was to study the awareness of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among the medical students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2017 to December 2017 among the medical students. All those who gave consent were included and a predesigned, pretested proforma consisting of variables about demographic characteristics, HPV, vaccination and the other necessary information required for the study was collected.Results: 72.4% of the participants were aware of the HPV infection, 70.5% about the HPV vaccination and 69.5% of the participants thought that only females should be vaccinated. 52.3% of the participants expressed interest for vaccination. Interns had 100% awareness about the infection and vaccination. Students who were not interested in vaccination, 18.9% of them said they are not sexually active, 8.5% thought there was no need of vaccine, 6.1% felt vaccine is too expensive and 1.3% worried about the safety of the vaccine. Sources of information was mainly through lectures/textbooks (64.8%) followed by doctors/healthcare facility (20.9%).Conclusions: Study revealed appreciable level of awareness among the participants. With this study, the participants are encouraged to get vaccinated as the age group of participants is appropriate for the vaccination.

scholarly journals Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination and Oropharyngeal Cancer: Knowledge, Perception and Attitude among Italian Pediatric Dentists

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 790
Author(s):  
Tiziana Cantile ◽  
Stefania Leuci ◽  
Andrea Blasi ◽  
Noemi Coppola ◽  
Roberto Sorrentino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Oropharyngeal Cancer ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Pediatric Dentists

Background: Pediatric dentists could play a key role in the prevention of human papilloma virus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer (OP-cancer). The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, perception, and attitude on HPV-related OP-cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccination among Italian pediatric dentists. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Pediatric dentists received, by email, a link to participate in the questionnaire online. The questionnaire comprised four parts: (i) demographic information, (ii) knowledge on HPV-related OP-cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccine, (iii–iiii) perceptions and attitude on HPV-related OP-cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccine. Data were statistically analyzed with Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney test and Pearson’s chi-square test. Results: A total of 271 pediatric dentists completed the questionnaire. Results showed a good overall knowledge; a positive perception of their role in HPV disease prevention; a good attitude in discussing sensitive topics; a need for acquiring more information about HPV’s connection to cancer, HPV infection, and HPV vaccine. Conclusions: Improving educational training programs, as well as informing about prevention of HPV-related OP-cancer, will place pediatric dentists in the front line of HPV diseases primary prevention.

scholarly journals Awareness, knowledge, attitude and practices regarding human papilloma virus among female students at the University of Namibia

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Justus Amukugo ◽  
Blessing Rufaro Rungayi ◽  
Abel Karera
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
The University

Purpose: The high prevalence of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and its association with cervical cancer (as one of the leading causes of death in Namibia) makes it important to determine the level of understanding as well as beliefs of the public regarding HPV, especially that of young university female students. The purpose of the study was to determine awareness, knowledge, attitude and practices regarding HPV, among female students at the University of Namibia.Methods: A quantitative cross sectional research design was adopted using a convenient sample of 126 female students from the 534 females at the health sciences faculty, University of Namibia, Main Campus. Data was collected using a modified, adopted self-administered questionnaire and analysed using Microsoft Excel 2013.Results: The majority of participants were below 25 years (79.1%), single (91.7%) and nursing students (93.3%). HPV awareness was generally high with the majority aware of HPV infection (71%), cervical cancer (94.2%), genital warts (90%) and HPV vaccine (54.2%). Only 40% knew that HPV could be transmitted through skin to skin contact and only 9.2% knew that HPV was not associated with herpes. Attitude towards HPV was positive, 55% believed they were at risk of HPV and 82% were willing to receive the HPV vaccine. Practices regarding HPV were poor, 68% were sexually active, 40% reported using condoms sometimes, 7% never used condoms at all and 75% had never had a Pap smear test done.Conclusions: Level of awareness and knowledge of HPV, its related diseases and vaccines was moderate to high, attitude was generally positive whilst practice was poor among female students at the health sciences faculty, University of Namibia. Students need to be encouraged to engage in safe sexual practice to prevent and reduce risk of HPV infection.

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and concerns to human papilloma virus vaccine among female nursing professionals in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 4208
Author(s):  
Hafizur Rahman ◽  
Ezzat Khalda
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Actual Knowledge

Background: To have a successful cervical cancer control programme in developing countries, nursing staff must be aware of the facts about the disease preventive methods and the prophylactic human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. The aims of the present study were to assess knowledge of, attitudes toward and concerns to HPV vaccine among female Sikkimese nursing staff in India.Methods: Between April 2012 and February 2013, a pre-designed, pretested, self administered multiple responses questionnaire survey was conducted among female Sikkimese nursing staff in India.Results: Overall, 77.4% nursing staff responded that they had ever heard of a HPV vaccine. Trainee nurses were significantly more aware of the vaccine than regular working nurses. Actual knowledge of the vaccine was poor. Recommended age of HPV vaccination was aware by only 38.7% and only 30% nurses knew number of doses of vaccine, while over 90% nursing staff were not aware of time schedule of the vaccine. According to summarized knowledge index only 13.5% nurses had actual knowledge of HPV vaccine. Sixty five percent nurses wanted to vaccinate themselves or to their daughters. Top three aspects of HPV vaccine that nursing staff were most concerned were effectiveness, effect duration and long term effects. Eighty four percent nurses wanted more education and training sessions about cervical cancer prevention and HPV vaccine.Conclusions: Nursing staff in India need to be updated urgently with continuing medical education about cervical cancer prevention and HPV vaccination.

scholarly journals Human Papillomavirus Is Dangerous—But a Vaccine Can Save You!

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Neunez ◽  
Susan Nasif ◽  
Pierre R. Smeesters ◽  
Hilde Stevens
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Important Solution

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a virus that can cause disease in the skin and mucus membranes of both women and men. There are more than 100 types of HPV. While most of them cause harmless infections, some types of HPV are more harmful and can lead to cancers. HPV infection cannot be cured. The only solution is to prevent infection by vaccinating girls and boys at the age of 9–15. HPV vaccination prevents the infection and also stops the spread of the virus from one person to another. This article will help you to understand the basics about HPV, the diseases it causes, and why the HPV vaccine is an important solution.

scholarly journals Awareness about human papilloma virus and its vaccine among young women

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 2017
Author(s):  
Chaluvaraj Talkad Seshaiyengar ◽  
Lokesh Kabbalu Chikkegowda ◽  
Madhusudan Madaiah ◽  
Santhosh Munipapanna ◽  
Suresha Doddasabbenahalli Sonnappa
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cancer Cervix ◽  
Papilloma Virus

Background: In India, cancer cervix is the leading type of cancer. It is estimated that nearly 100,000 new cases of cervical cancer occurring annually contributing significantly for death of Indian women and it is on the progressive increase. HPV has been incriminated as important cause of cancer cervix. Thus, the study aimed at assessing the extent of awareness and attitude towards Human papilloma virus, HPV vaccine and cervical cancer among young Women in Medical and Nursing College.Methods: Cross sectional study done on 1st year female medical and nursing students (18-21years of age) for the period of One month. Pre-tested, semi structured, self-administered questionnaire was used for the collection of data regarding HPV and its vaccine. Statistical analysis was done by simple percentages and proportions. Frequency and percentages were evaluated for categorical variables. Fisher’s exact test is used to identify the association between categorical variables.Results: In this study 83% of the study Subjects were aware of the disease cancer cervix and 79% of the study Subjects were aware of the Human Papilloma Virus and the association between the causation of cancer cervix by HPV virus is known only by 46%. Awareness about HPV vaccination was 59%, out of which 19% were vaccinated; 41% were neither aware of HPV vaccine nor taken vaccination. However, study showed a strong association between awareness about HPV vaccination and vaccinated, which is statistically significant with Fisher’s Exact p value <0.05.Conclusions: There is need to augment the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities to create awareness at all levels in the community in general and among young Women in particular to avert future misery of Women folk who suffer silently. Delhi, first state to launch HPV vaccine as public health programme in schools from March 1st 2016.

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