Human papillomavirus: vaccination, related cancer awareness, and risk of transmission among female medical students

Chernyshov, Pavel V; Humenna, Iryna

doi:10.15570/actaapa.2019.19

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“…All these countries are in the EU and have included the vaccine in their NIPs, indicating its importance. On the other hand, data from Ukraine, an underdeveloped country that had not introduced the HPV vaccine in its NIP yet, show relatively low awareness of the vaccine among second-year medical students, but still a bit better than among our participants [39]. There were a small number of female adolescents that received the HPV vaccine, after a gynecologist's recommendation.…”

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Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV Vaccine among Female Students from Serbia

Rančić

Golubović

Ilić³

et al. 2020

Medicina

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Background and objectives: Persistent infection with carcinogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer. The study explored students’ knowledge about cervical cancer and awareness of human papillomavirus and the HPV vaccine. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was carried out among 1616 first-year female college students at the University of Niš. It examined socio-demographic characteristics, measured the score of knowledge about cervical cancer, assessed awareness regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine and inquired about the source of information about cervical cancer and HPV. Results: The average cervical cancer knowledge score was 16.35 ± 7.92 (min 0, max 30), with medical professional education, parents’ education level, place of residence and relationship status having significant effects on the score. The awareness about HPV and the HPV vaccine was low, with only 14.2% of students having heard about both HPV and its vaccine. The most commonly reported sources of information were the media, while the most competent one was organized health education. Conclusions: Health promotion campaigns and educational programs are necessary in order to reduce cervical cancer burden and should be directed particularly towards those who have demonstrated low cervical cancer knowledge and low awareness regarding HPV and its vaccine.

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Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV Vaccine among Female Students from Serbia

Rančić

Golubović

Ilić³

et al. 2020

Medicina

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“…Knowledge acquisition about HPV, its clinical repercussions, and its vaccine is developed throughout the graduate years of medical education in developed and developing countries [1,2]. The skills and competences acquired by these students will be used for men's and women's health care, especially for HPV-induced cancer (cervical, oropharynx, anus, rectum and penis) and precursor lesions at different levels of care, including health counseling and education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery [2,3].…”

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Knowledge gaps and acquisition about HPV and its vaccine among Brazilian medical students

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Objective To analyze factors associated with knowledge gaps and acquisition about HPV and its vaccine among medical students. Method Cross-sectional and analytical study conducted at the University of São Paulo Medicine School, in 2016. A convenience sample of students completed a data collection instrument containing questions on knowledge about HPV and its vaccine, and vaccine acceptability. The level of knowledge and acceptability established as a "good level" was 80% of correct answers on the questionnaire. Internal validity was calculated with Cronbach's alpha value (α) = 0.74. Bivariate and multiple analyzes were performed using the Stata® program (Stata Corp, College Station, USA) 14.0. Results To evaluate the internal consistency of the instrument applied, the Cronbach's alpha equation was used, obtaining the alpha value (α) = 0.74 for this population. This value attests that the consistency of the answers obtained with this questionnaire is considered substantial and acceptable. Among the 518 medical students who completed the survey, the majority were men 312 (60.4%) with a mean age of 23 (± 2.8) years old; 199 (38.3%) of the students were in the final years of graduation (5th and 6th years). Students in the first, second and third year of study had a 51% higher risk of a knowledge gap when compared to students in the final years of graduation [PR 1.51 (1.3:1.8); p <0.001]. Men were at 22% higher risk of unsatisfactory knowledge than women are [PR 1.22 (1.07: 1.39). There was no knowledge acquisition during medical school in the following questions (p <0.05), indication of vaccine for individuals with HIV and contraindication in pregnant patients.

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“…11,12,16,17 However, vaccination rates in our present study were much higher than in our previous study of female medical students only. 8 Female medical students also showed better knowledge about HPV vaccination, which may be because of awareness of our previous survey.…”

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“…The HPV vaccination rate in Ukraine is expected to be low despite some limited regional programmes for vaccination of 9‐ to 15‐year‐old girls 8 . Available HPV vaccination programmes are focused on school girls, but a significant proportion of young adults may not have sexual contacts or may not be infected.…”

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“…Available HPV vaccination programmes are focused on school girls, but a significant proportion of young adults may not have sexual contacts or may not be infected. Some young adults may be vaccinated at their own cost but all should be aware of HPV‐related risks, the possibility of HPV vaccination and its benefits 8 . We have already reported that female undergraduate medical students of the Bogomolets National Medical University have a good level of HPV‐related cervical cancer awareness but a poor knowledge about HPV vaccination and the low prevalence of vaccination against HPV 8,9 .…”

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Differences in human papilloma virus vaccination prevalence, testing, knowledge on vaccination, cancer awareness and sexual activities between male and female medical and non‐medical students

Chernyshov

Semushyna²

2020

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Background Although most European countries experienced a decrease in cervical cancer mortality, Ukraine, Latvia and Belarus have experienced an increase in mortality. There is no national vaccination programme against human papilloma virus (HPV) in Ukraine, and vaccination rates are low. Objectives To study the knowledge of HPV-related cancers and vaccination amongst medical and non-medical students with a view to a better organization of educational interventions. Methods Male and female students of the Bogomolets National Medical University and non-medical students of other universities from Kiev were asked to fill in an anonymous survey of HPV vaccination prevalence, testing, knowledge on vaccination, HPV-related cancer awareness and sexual activities. Results Medical students showed better knowledge, higher prevalence of HPV testing and later sexual debut when compared to non-medical students. Female students showed higher awareness of HPV-related cancers except oral and rectal cancers and better knowledge of vaccination. The highest vaccination rate was in female medical students (6.56%) but the difference was not significant. First-to third-year students reported the lowest knowledge of all related aspects. Conclusions Despite the absence of a national HPV vaccination programme, all students should be informed that HPV vaccination is available and recommended for all young persons. They should also be informed that it is possible to buy the vaccine and that there is evidence of clear benefit of vaccination. Factors limiting vaccine uptake (other than high vaccine cost) should be addressed by educational interventions. Information campaigns for students in their 1st and 2nd years of studies are especially important.

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Human papillomavirus: vaccination, related cancer awareness, and risk of transmission among female medical students

Cited by 10 publications

References 15 publications

Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV Vaccine among Female Students from Serbia

Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV Vaccine among Female Students from Serbia

Knowledge gaps and acquisition about HPV and its vaccine among Brazilian medical students

Differences in human papilloma virus vaccination prevalence, testing, knowledge on vaccination, cancer awareness and sexual activities between male and female medical and non‐medical students

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