Factors influencing acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccine among young female college students in Thailand

Juntasopeepun, Phanida; Suwan, Natthawan; Phianmongkhol, Yupin; Srisomboon, Jatupol

doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.04.015

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“…Nineteen percent of the female college students in our study had engaged in sexual intercourse with an average age of 18.45 for their sexual debut. This percentage was less than that in many Western countries such as the United States (US) (78%), France (67.2%), Italy (45.5%) [14,15,16] but similar to that in other Asian countries [15,17,18]; however, the overall prevalence of HPV in Taiwan could be as high as 19.85%, and the younger the subjects, the higher the infection and multiple infection rates [19]. Only 9.5% of our participants were vaccinated.…”

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Factors associated with future commitment and past history of human papilloma virus vaccination among female college students in northern Taiwan

Kuo¹,

Yeh

Sheu³

et al. 2014

J Gynecol Oncol

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ObjectiveTo investigate factors influencing commitment to human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination and prior vaccination among female college students in northern Taiwan.MethodsA quota sample of 400 female college students was recruited from nine colleges in northern Taiwan during March 2013. Of these, 398 completed the self administered questionnaire which was designed based on the health promotion model.ResultsThe results showed that factors associated with prior vaccination behavior were family history of gynecologic malignancy, ever being advised to get HPV vaccination, perceived barriers of action and perceived self-efficacy. Predictors for commitment to HPV vaccination in the next 6 months were the cost of vaccination, ever being advised to get HPV vaccination, perceived self-efficacy and situational influences. Perceived self-efficacy was significantly influenced by relationship status, past receipt of a recommendation for HPV vaccination and level of knowledge about HPV.ConclusionWhen formulating vaccination policies, governmental or medical institutions should include these factors to promote vaccination.

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confidence: 63%

Factors associated with future commitment and past history of human papilloma virus vaccination among female college students in northern Taiwan

Kuo¹,

Yeh

Sheu³

et al. 2014

J Gynecol Oncol

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“…Though most students preferred vaccination before sexual debut, they might be unaware of current statistics regarding sexual activity among young Chinese. While an average age at sexual debut ages ranging from 17.4 to 19.8 has been reported for college-educated women in other countries (Bendik et al, 2011;Juntasopeepun et al, 2012;Makwe et al, 2012), Chinese researchers have found a trend toward the lowering of age at sexual debut . Moreover, researchers have noted a trend towards decreasing age at menarche.…”

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Knowledge, Perceptions and Acceptability of HPV Vaccination among Medical Students in Chongqing, China

Fu¹,

Zhao²,

Saheb-Kashaf³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Objectives: To evaluate medical students' knowledge of HPV and HPV related diseases and assess their attitudes towards HPV vaccination. Methods: A total of 605 medical undergraduates from Chongqing Medical University in China were surveyed using a structured and pretested questionnaire on HPV related knowledge. Results: Some 68.9% of the medical students were females, and mean age was 21.6 (±1.00) years. Only 10.6% correctly answered more than 11 out of 14 questions on HPV related knowledge, 71.8% being willing to receive/ advise on HPV vaccination. Female students (OR: 2.69; 95% CI: 1.53-4.72) and students desiring more HPV education (OR: 4.24; 95% CI: 1.67-10.8) were more willing to accept HPV vaccination. HPV vaccination acceptability was observed to show a positive association with HPV related knowledge. Conclusions: Our survey found low levels of HPV related knowledge and HPV vaccination acceptability among participating medical students. HPV education should be systematically incorporated into medical education to increase awareness of HPV vaccination.

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“…This is consistent with findings from other countries in the pacific region. 25 Very few undergraduates had ever heard of HPV and HPV vaccine. A great proportion of them did not know the best age to take the vaccine.…”

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“…5 The quadrivalent vaccine (Gardasil) covers HPV 6,11,16 and 18. It is efficacious in preventing many of the above mentioned morbidities in both men and women. For example, Gardasil was efficacious to prevent nearly 100% of cervical cancers among women aged [18][19][20][21][22][23][24]6 90% of genital lesions among heterosexual men aged [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]7 78% of ano-genital warts and 75% of anal intraepithelial neoplasia among MSM. 8 Its safety was also warranted in above-mentioned populations.…”

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How university students view human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination: A cross-sectional study in Jinan, China

Zou

Wang

et al. 2015

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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The acceptability of HPV vaccination among university students in China is not well understood. Our study was of cross-sectional study design. We collected a questionnaire about socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of, attitude toward and acceptability of HPV vaccination. A total of 351 students were included in data analyses, among whom 47.6% were males and 70.0% aged 19-21. Only 10.3% had previously heard of HPV and 5.4% HPV vaccine. Male and female students were equally likely to accept HPV vaccine (71.8 vs 69.4%, p D 0.634) and recommend it to sexual partners (73.1 vs 76.7%, p D 0.441). The great majority of students could only afford RMB 300 (USD 50) or less for HPV vaccination. HPV vaccination acceptance was associated with being in year-one (Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) D 3.78, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.12-6.75), being from a key university (AOR D 1.88, 95%CI: 1.07-3.31), having heard of HPV-related morbidities (AOR D 1.88, 95% CI: 1.05-3.35), being concerned about HPV-related morbidities (AOR D 2.23, 95% CI: 1.16-4.27) and believing the vaccine should be given before first sexual contact (AOR D 2.44, 95% CI: 1.38-4.29). Female students were more likely to anticipate a late uptake of HPV vaccination (p D 0.002). The relatively lower levels of HPV knowledge but higher levels of vaccine acceptance among undergraduates highlighted the need for education on the roles of sexual behaviors in HPV transmission.

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Factors influencing acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccine among young female college students in Thailand

Abstract: Understanding variables associated with acceptance of HPV vaccination may guide immunization initiatives and so increase the uptake rate among young Thai women.

Cited by 25 publications

References 15 publications

Factors associated with future commitment and past history of human papilloma virus vaccination among female college students in northern Taiwan

Factors associated with future commitment and past history of human papilloma virus vaccination among female college students in northern Taiwan

Knowledge, Perceptions and Acceptability of HPV Vaccination among Medical Students in Chongqing, China

How university students view human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination: A cross-sectional study in Jinan, China

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