Awareness, attitudes and acceptability of the HPV vaccine among female university students in Morocco

Yacouti, A; Elkhoudri, N; Got, Abdeljalil El; Benider, Abdellatif; Hadrya, Fatine; Baddou, R; Forster, Alice S.; Mouallif, Mustapha

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0266081

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“…More than two-thirds 68.9% with 95% CI [64.2%-73.8%] of responders were willing to take the HPV vaccine. This study finding was in line with a previous study conducted in mainland China 18 and Morocco, 19 revealed that 67.3% and 67% of adolescents were willing to receive the HPV vaccine. However, the results are relatively lower than those of studies conducted in Italy, 20 India, 21 Fujian province, China, 22 Texas; USA, 23 and Mali 24 revealed that 81.7%, 92.5%, 80%,77%, and 80% of females students were willing to get vaccinated.…”

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Willingness to accept human papillomavirus vaccination in Jimma town, Ethiopia

Biyazin

Yetwale

Fenta

2022

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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Vaccination against HPV is effective against cervical cancer, and the success of HPV vaccination is determined by the willingness to accept the vaccine. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess willingness to be vaccinated among female high school students, in Jimma town, Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted with female high school students in Jimma town, Ethiopia. Study participants were selected using a simple random sampling method. Data were collected using a self-administered method. Data were entered using Epi-data version 3.5, exported, and analyzed using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 21. Pearson’s chi-square test was used for data analysis. Finally, the results were narrated using text, tables, and graphs. A total, of 366 study participants were interviewed and yielded a response rate of 94.8%. The majority of responders (267 or 72.9%) belonged to the age class 16–20 years. Two-thirds 68.9% of respondents were willing to take HPV vaccines. Respondents’ mother education (P = .041), respondents who had an older sister (P = .014), who had a smartphone (P = .043), knowledge (P = .001), and attitude (P = .006) variables were significantly associated with willingness to accept HPV vaccine. Only two-thirds of the study participants were willing to vaccinate. Responders’ mother education status, responders who had an older sister, smartphone, good knowledge, and a favorable attitude toward HPV vaccine were significantly associated with HPV vaccine acceptance. All concerned bodies have to enhance the willingness of the target population to take HPV vaccination.

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Willingness to accept human papillomavirus vaccination in Jimma town, Ethiopia

Biyazin

Yetwale

Fenta

2022

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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“…66.7% of the participants in our study intended to get vaccinated compared to 48.9% of people in Saudi Arabia [ 25 ]. Our study results are similar to the other studies reporting lack of awareness as the leading reason to refuse HPV vaccination [ 26 - 29 ]. We also found a significant association between younger age and health care setting as factors with higher acceptability to get HPV vaccine.…”

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confidence: 91%

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Awareness and Acceptability for Primary Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Shamsi,

Zahid,

Abdul Jabbar

et al. 2024

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

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Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is the most effective option for primary prevention HPV, a well-known cause of cervical cancer. The objective of the study was to assess awareness of HPV, the acceptability of its vaccine and factors associated with the acceptability among the adult population in Pakistan. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among adult population of Pakistan from January 2022 and March 2022. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, instead of face-to-face interviews, a self-administered questionnaire was developed and distributed through Google Forms. The questionnaire was available in both English and Urdu languages to cater to a diverse population. Results: Overall, 313 (65.2 %) study participants had heard about HPV infection, while 297 (61.9%) knew HPV as the cause of genital warts and 256 (53.3 %) knew that HPV can cause any type of cancer, with a higher percentage of awareness among those who were in any health care setting compared to those who were in a non-healthcare setting. Regarding the acceptability to get HPV vaccine, 320 (66.7%) of the study participants were willing to get vaccinated, while only 15(3.1%) of the study population had previously received HPV vaccine. The most important factors associated with HPV vaccine acceptability were younger age of 18-25 years (Prevalence Ratio (PR) =1.60, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) =1.11, 2.32), and 26-35 years (PR= 1.65, 95% CI=1.09, 2.50). HPV vaccine acceptability was also associated with working in a healthcare setting due to better awareness of HPV vaccine (PR= 1.29, 95% CI=1.03, 1.62). Conclusion: It is important to address the knowledge gaps existing in the community about HPV vaccine acceptability and barriers against it for the successful rollout of the HPV vaccination program in Pakistan. Mass awareness campaigns about HPV, HPV vaccine, and cervical cancer are needed to increase the acceptability of HPV vaccine among public at the time of reintroducing HPV vaccine.

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“…This allowed a better reflection on the dispersion of awareness and attitudes on HPV and its vaccination, and perception on self-sampling to screen for HPV and cervical cancer. Similar to the implications of this study, a study in Morocco found that non-health related students were less willing than health-related students to get vaccinated [ 12 ].…”

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Impact of university students’ awareness and attitudes on vaccination practices for human papillomavirus, and perception on self-sampling for cervical cancer screening

Fahrni

Azni²,

Rusdi³

et al. 2022

J of Pharm Policy and Pract

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Background The burden of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)-associated cancer remains high in developing nations. Aims To assess the impact of self-reported awareness and attitudes on vaccination practices, and the perception on self-sampling for cervical cancer screening. Methods A 12-month survey using purposive sampling of females attending an urban public university was conducted. SPSS version 25 was used to compare the responses for students enrolled in health vs non-health related programmes. Results Of the 290 questionnaires distributed, 240 were returned (response rate = 83%) in approximately equal proportion from the faculties of Health Science and Pharmacy (n = 127), and from the Hotel and Tourism, Business Management, and Art and Design (n = 113) faculties. About one-third (28.8%) had completed 3 shots, 19.6% received the first shot, 11.4% had scheduled appointments for first shots while 40.2% were both unvaccinated and had not scheduled any appointment. Most (71%) were aware of the HPV vaccines while 50.5% were unaware that HPV vaccines were also available for men. Students enrolled in health-related programmes were 3.2 times more perceptive to the benefits of vaccination particularly in preventing spread to their partners (OR 3.2, 95% CI 1.3–3.41, p = 0.006) than their counterparts. A weak-positive correlation was observed between knowledge and vaccination practices (r = 0.2, p = 0.001). The level of knowledge on HPV and its vaccine was greater for health-related (Mdn = 6.5) than for students of non-health related (Mdn = 1.5) programmes (U = 2790.5, p-value = 0.00). Attitudes towards immunisation were influenced by perceived benefits versus risks for side effects, cost barriers, and influences of primarily their doctors and parents. The study was limited in that relationship statuses were used to estimate sexual history as direct questions were unanswered in the pilot survey. Conclusion HPV vaccine uptake for an immunisation-targeted young female population is low despite moderate knowledge levels. It is plausible that the low rates among females enrolled in particularly the non-health programmes were impacted by misperceived vaccine-associated risks, and misconception that testing and vaccination for HPV and cervical cancer were for those married or sexually active. Self-sampling could offer a potential alternative to sampling via pelvic examination, particularly for societies where premarital sex is seen as a taboo.

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Awareness, attitudes and acceptability of the HPV vaccine among female university students in Morocco

Cited by 18 publications

References 23 publications

Willingness to accept human papillomavirus vaccination in Jimma town, Ethiopia

Willingness to accept human papillomavirus vaccination in Jimma town, Ethiopia

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Awareness and Acceptability for Primary Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Impact of university students’ awareness and attitudes on vaccination practices for human papillomavirus, and perception on self-sampling for cervical cancer screening

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