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Knowledge of HPV and acceptability of HPV vaccine among women in western China: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since most cervical cancer cases are caused by persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection, knowledge of HPV among women is essential for the prevent of cervical cancer. This study was aimed to assess knowledge among women in western China about HPV and its association with cervical cancer, and to assess their acceptance of HPV vaccination.

Methods

A sample of healthy women undergoing routine physical examinations in the Health Management Center of West China Hospital, Sichuan University between January and December 2014 completed a questionnaire.

Results

A total of 1300 questionnaires were distributed, and 1109 were completed and analyzed. Only 28.85% of respondents (n?=?320) had heard of HPV; among this subgroup, only half (53.44%) knew that it causes cervical cancer, only 26 (8.13%) correctly answered all questions about HPV. Multivariate analysis showed that respondents who had heard of HPV were more likely than other respondents to have a family history of any cancer, to undergo regular Pap tests and to have completed at least secondary education. Half of all respondents (51.22%) reported that they would be willing to be vaccinated against HPV.

Conclusion

Although most women in western China lack basic knowledge about HPV, at least half are willing to take the HPV vaccine. Public health efforts to educate the public about HPV and its connection to cervical cancer should be strengthened and expanded.

SUBMITTER: He J

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6063014 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Knowledge of HPV and acceptability of HPV vaccine among women in western China: a cross-sectional survey.

He Junyong J He Lixia L

BMC women's health 20180727 1

<h4>Background</h4>Since most cervical cancer cases are caused by persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection, knowledge of HPV among women is essential for the prevent of cervical cancer. This study was aimed to assess knowledge among women in western China about HPV and its association with cervical cancer, and to assess their acceptance of HPV vaccination.<h4>Methods</h4>A sample of healthy women undergoing routine physical examinations in the Health Management Center of West ...[more]

PMID: 30053844

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Knowledge of HPV and acceptability of HPV vaccine among women in western China: a cross-sectional survey.

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Publications

Knowledge of HPV and acceptability of HPV vaccine among women in western China: a cross-sectional survey.

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