Knowledge, Behaviours and Affecting Factors About Human Papilloma Virus and Vaccination Among University Students

Authors : Daina Charnelle, Serap Tekbaş

Pages : 731-738

Doi:10.38108/ouhcd.1170908

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Publication Date : 2023-10-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The purpose of this research was to evaluate knowledge and behaviours of university students about Human Papillomavirüs (HPV) infection and the HPV vaccine. Method: This descriptive study was carried out between 05.04.2020 and 25.07.2020. The population of the research consisted of 267 international students studying in the law and engineering faculties of Near East University, and the sample group consisted of 213 international students. The data were collected through an online questionnaire developed by the researcher based on the literature review and consisting of four parts: demographic criteria, characteristics, behaviors of students regarding HPV infection and vaccine, information about HPV infection, and information about HPV vaccine. The data were analyzed using the SPSS 22.0 program and the analysis results were interpreted at the p<0.05 significance level. Results: The average age of the participants in our study was 22.05±2.31 and 19.2% of them were vaccinated against the Human Papilloma Virus. 62% of the participants were sexually active and 34.3% had heard of Human Papilloma Virus before. The knowledge score about the virus was affected by sexual activity, early sexual intercourse, class level, economic status, and marital status. Conclusions: The poor knowledge of students about the risks factor of HPV infection and vaccine is reflected in their risky behaviour. Promoting and providing universal access to the HPV vaccination may encourage international students to get the vaccine, leading to fewer new cases of HPV infection.
Keywords : Bilgi, davranış, human papillomavirüs, aşılanma