Correlates of HPV Knowledge in the Era of HPV Vaccination: A Study of Unvaccinated Young Adult Women

Gerend, Mary A.; Shepherd, Janet E.

doi:10.1080/03630242.2011.540744

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“…Consistent with previous studies that were conducted among young women at various universities (Dillard & Spear, 2010;Gerend & Shepherd, 2011;Head et al, 2009;Lopez & McMahan, 2007), over 90% of college women in both groups knew that that routine Pap test needs to be continued after the vaccination. They also knew that HPV vaccine does not protect against other STIs.…”

Section: Indirect Predictors Of Hpv Vaccine Uptakesupporting

confidence: 74%

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What college women know, think, and do about human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine

Ratanasiripong

Cheng

Enriquez

2013

Vaccine

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Participants were a convenience sample of college women (n=384) ages 18 to 26 attending a large, public university in Southern California. An electronic self-administered survey was utilized to collect data. The theory of planned behavior provided a framework for understanding the factors associated with vaccine uptake and with post-vaccine sexual behaviors. Results: College women had good HPV/HPV vaccine knowledge. Over 90% of vaccinees and non-vaccinees knew that Pap test is still needed after the vaccination and an HPV vaccine does not protect against all STIs. Both groups also had positive attitudes toward mandatory vaccination. However, knowledge and attitudes toward the vaccine were not directly linked to the outcome predictors-intention to obtain the vaccine and vaccine uptake. While attitude toward getting vaccinated, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were correlated with the outcome predictors, subjective norms consistently predicted intention to obtain HPV vaccine and vaccine uptake. There were no significant differences in sexual behaviors (numbers of sexual partners in a life time, numbers of sexual partners in the past 12 months, condom use, condom use frequency) between non-vaccinees and vaccinees. The numbers of sexual partners before and after vaccination among vaccinees were also not significantly different. Conclusions: Strategies to ensure that those who are eligible for catch-up vaccination are vaccinated should include attention to college women's subjective norms. Vaccine mandatory proposal would not be unacceptable to this population and concerns that the HPV vaccine encourages unsafe sexual behaviors and practices among college aged women may be disregarded.

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Section: Indirect Predictors Of Hpv Vaccine Uptakesupporting

confidence: 74%

“…Many of them (79.2%) also could not identify ways to prevent themselves from acquiring cervical cancer. A more recent study was conducted in 2009 among 739 college women (Gerend & Shepherd, 2011). The study reported that over 97% of college women who have not received the vaccine were aware of HPV.…”

Section: Hpv Vaccine Controversymentioning

confidence: 99%

What college women know, think, and do about human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine

Ratanasiripong

Cheng

Enriquez

2013

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“…Many of the previous studies assessing patient knowledge of HPV surveyed only women and examined HPV knowledge relating to cervical cancer and HPV vaccination. [11] In this study, healthcare providers had spoken to women about HPV significantly more than men. However, healthcare providers had not spoken to either group very often, with women being at the midpoint of the scale (1.5) and men being far below the midpoint (0.6).…”

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“…[10] In a recent study examining general knowledge of HPV in the post-vaccine era, 97% of college females had heard of HPV and 84% knew that there was a link between HPV and cervical cancer. [11] Very few studies included men's perceptions and understanding of HPV as it relates to cervical cancer. The effectiveness of the HPV vaccine against oral HPV infection is unknown and vaccination is not currently recommended for the primary prevention of oropharyngeal cancer.…”

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Association between HPV and Head and Neck Cancer: Differences in Understanding among Three Distinct Populations

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Creighton²,

Wise³

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The aim of this study is to compare the knowledge of the relationship between HPV and head and neck cancer (HNCA) in three unique populations: general public at a sporting event, undergraduates, and medical students, and to compare the frequency that a healthcare provider has discussed the topics of cervical cancer and HNCA amongst these populations. A one-way between subjects design was used to evaluate participants at a community based head and neck cancer screening, and students in individual classrooms. A28-item questionnaire was administered to 491 NASCAR race attendees, 186 undergraduate students, and 158 medical students. The survey assessed their knowledge of the relationship between HPV and HNCA using a Likert scale. The survey also assessed the level of information disseminated by healthcare providers regarding HPV and HNCA. NASCAR attendees evidenced significantly (p < .001, η 2 = .10) lower levels of knowledge of the relationship between HPV and cervical cancer than college or medical students. NASCAR attendees evidenced significantly (p < .001, η 2 = .02) lower levels of knowledge of the relationship between HPV and HNCA. NASCAR attendees reported significantly (p < .001, η 2 = .10) more frequent discussions with health care providers regarding HNCA compared to college or medical students. Undergraduates and medical students reported significantly (p < .001, η 2 = .02) more frequent discussions with health care providers regarding HPV than NASCAR attendees. Results demonstrated group differences in knowledge between the relationship of HPV and cervical cancer and HPV and HNCA. All groups were more aware of HPV's association with cervical cancer than with HNCA.

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“…Some studies suggest a limited awareness and knowledge of HPV (Brabin et al, 2006;Friedman & Shepeard, 2007), including among unvaccinated young women (Gerend & Shepherd, 2011). Yet, HPV awareness may be increasing, largely due to the approval of the vaccine and the subsequent media campaign (Bendeik, Mayo, & Parker, 2011;Christian, Christian, & Hopenhayn, 2009;Hopenhayn et al, 2007).…”

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confidence: 97%

Human Papillomavirus Infection, Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Communication: The Protection Dilemma Faced by Women in Southern Appalachia

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Human papillomavirus is the most frequently occurring sexually transmitted infection and has been recognized as the necessary cause of cervical cancer. Understanding the shift in public awareness caused by recent changes to cervical prevention is critical to addressing cervical cancer disparities in Appalachia. Since the human papillomavirus vaccine was approved for prevention, little data have been collected regarding human papillomavirus risk assessment and vaccine perceptions among Appalachian women. The purpose of the authors in this study was to investigate communication and cultural issues via a social scripting framework that could influence human papillomavirus vaccine uptake among southern Appalachian women; and explore participants' perceptions of human papillomavirus, cervical cancer, and the vaccine. A qualitative, descriptive design was employed to examine these issues in eight counties in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Thirty-nine women aged 18-49 years participated in a single individual interview or focus group session from October 2007 through August 2008. Interview and focus group data were audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. Two major themes emerged from the data: the human papillomavirus vaccine protection dilemma and spheres of silence surrounding the human papillomavirus vaccine protection dilemma. Study findings suggested areas for future research and may assist healthcare professionals in approaching southern Appalachian women as they make decisions regarding cervical cancer prevention.

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Correlates of HPV Knowledge in the Era of HPV Vaccination: A Study of Unvaccinated Young Adult Women

Cited by 76 publications

References 28 publications

What college women know, think, and do about human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine

What college women know, think, and do about human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine

Association between HPV and Head and Neck Cancer: Differences in Understanding among Three Distinct Populations

Human Papillomavirus Infection, Vaccination, and Cervical Cancer Communication: The Protection Dilemma Faced by Women in Southern Appalachia

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