Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of human papillomavirus and self-sampling among adult women

A cross-sectional study

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ID22086133
AuthorsJuan Shao (Fudan University), Huihui Ke (0009-0001-5115-7820, Fudan University), Cui Jiang (0000-0002-4789-8386, Fudan University), Huanmei Sun (Fudan University), Hongyu Han (Fudan University), Jianlong Zhu (0000-0001-8138-8876, Fudan University), Li Chen (0000-0002-8432-3338, Fudan University), Yingchen Wang (0000-0003-3376-6224, Fudan University), Jiashi Gu (Fudan University, corresponding author), Yingchun Duan (Fudan University, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume12
Pages1377343-1377343
Publication date2024-06-04
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2024.1377343
PMID38894985
OpenAlexW4399331182
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited31

Background This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of human papillomavirus (HPV) and self-sampling among adult women. Methods The cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study included adult women at Shanghai Pudong Hospital from October 14, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The questionnaire contained demographic information, knowledge, attitude and practice dimensions. Factors associated with KAP and self-sampling were identified by multivariate logistic regression. Results A total of 1843 valid questionnaires were collected. The average knowledge, attitude, and practice score was 10.09 ± 5.60, 26.76 ± 3.80, and 6.24 ± 2.20, respectively. Urban residents (estimate = 0.705, p < 0.001), suburban residents (estimate = 0.512, p < 0.001), as well as individuals with undergraduate degrees and higher (estimate = 0.535, p < 0.001), were associated with good knowledge, while individuals lacking a history of HPV infection (estimate = −0.461, p < 0.001) and married individuals (estimate = −0.185, p < 0.001) were less likely to have good knowledge. Higher knowledge scores (estimate = 0.087, p < 0.001) and individuals with undergraduate education and above (estimate = 1.570, p < 0.001) were associated with a positive attitude. Being married (estimate = 0.291, p = 0.049) was associated with good practice, whereas not engaging in sexual activity (estimate = −0.959, p < 0.001) or lacking a history of HPV infection (estimate = −0.499, p = 0.011) were associated with unfavorable practices. Minorities (OR = 2.787, p = 0.038) and individuals with multiple sexual partners (OR = 2.297 for two partners, OR = 2.767 for three or more partners, p = 0.020 and p = 0.022) were positively associated with self-sampling. However, higher knowledge (OR = 0.952, p = 0.026) and attitude scores (OR = 0.929, p = 0.015) were negatively associated with self-sampling. Conclusion Demographic and behavioral factors significantly influenced KAP scores and self-sampling behaviors regarding HPV. Urban residency, higher education levels, positive attitudes, and minority status correlated with favorable outcomes, while factors like marriage and lack of sexual activity were associated with less favorable practices

Cross-sectional study · Family medicine · Human papillomavirus · Logistic regression · Multivariate analysis · Young adult · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research · Demography · Head and Neck Cancer Studies · Medicine · Women's cancer prevention and management · Gerontology · Internal Medicine

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