Awareness and Knowledge about Human Papilloma Virus Infection among Students at Secondary Occupational Health School in China

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ID15475459
AuthorsXin Wang (0000-0003-2833-6940, Shantou University), Taifeng Du (0000-0002-0783-6092, Shantou University), Xiaoling Shi (0000-0003-2190-0916, Shantou University), Kusheng Wu (0000-0001-5163-2524, Shantou University, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume18
Issue12
Pages6321-6321
Publication date2021-06-11
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph18126321
PMID34207971
OpenAlexW3167251399
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited6

Cervical cancer (CC) is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. CC is mainly caused by human papilloma virus (HPV), which can be prevented by vaccination. We conducted a cross-sectional study in secondary occupational health school (SOHS) through a questionnaire aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge regarding HPV infection of students. A total of 2248 students participated in the survey, 45.3% of them had heard about CC, while only 21.9% of them had heard about HPV; and 74.2% had no idea of the causal link between HPV infection and CC. Most participants displayed poor awareness and knowledge about HPV infection. The results suggested that age, grade, major, academic performance, etc. were correlated with higher awareness of CC, HPV and HPV infection ( p < 0.05). In multivariable logistic analysis, third-grade students had the most increased awareness of CC (OR = 17.13, 95%CI: [8.11, 36.15]), HPV (OR = 6.59, 95%CI: [4.16, 10.43]) and HPV vaccine (OR = 2.78, 95%CI: [1.78, 4.32]) when compared to first-grade. Awareness and knowledge regarding HPV infection were insufficient among students in SOHS. As the future healthcare providers, these results highlight the need to supplement targeted education to improve their awareness and knowledge of HPV and vaccination

Cancer · Cervical cancer · Family medicine · Health care · HPV infection · Human papilloma virus · Vaccination · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research · Hepatitis B Virus Studies · Medicine · T-cell and Retrovirus Studies · Immunology · Internal Medicine

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