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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/14121
Title: | State of knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV), HPV vaccine and testing: a cross-sectional study among female university students in Cyprus |
Authors: | Ioannou, Gavriella Papatheodorou, Stefania Yiallourou, Anneza Theologou, Rafaella Charalambous, Ioanna Nikolopoulos, Georgios K. Pantavou, Katerina G. Nikolaou, Stefania |
Major Field of Science: | Medical and Health Sciences |
Field Category: | MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES |
Keywords: | HPV;HPV knowledge;Testing;Vaccination;Young women |
Issue Date: | 1-Jan-2019 |
Source: | Women and Health, 2019, vol. 60, no. 1, pp. 26-42 |
Volume: | 60 |
Issue: | 1 |
Start page: | 26 |
End page: | 42 |
Journal: | Women and Health |
Abstract: | This study aimed to evaluate human papillomavirus (HPV)-related knowledge of women aged 18–25 years and estimate the reported uptake of HPV vaccine and testing. A cross-sectional study was conducted among female students of the University of Cyprus between March and April 2017. The participants self-completed a questionnaire, which consisted of 37 items on demographics, general HPV-related knowledge, and HPV vaccination and testing. In total, 283 young females (mean age: 19.7 ± 1.5 years) took part in the study. Of these, about half (53.7%) reported that they were aware of HPV; one-third (30.7%) reported having been vaccinated; 38.8% had been informed of the recent introduction of the HPV vaccine in the National Immunization Schedule in Cyprus, while 14.3% reported a previous Pap-test and 3.4% a previous HPV DNA test. The mean Overall Knowledge Index (max: 25 correct answers) was 6.1 (±3.8) and was positively associated with the reported uptake of the HPV vaccine (adjusted Odds ratio: 1.14, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 1.04–1.24). Knowledge about HPV has to be improved as it is associated with increased reported rates of HPV vaccination. |
ISSN: | 15410331 |
DOI: | 10.1080/03630242.2019.1610825 |
Rights: | © Taylor & Francis |
Type: | Article |
Affiliation : | University of Cyprus Cyprus University of Technology |
Publication Type: | Peer Reviewed |
Appears in Collections: | Άρθρα/Articles |
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