Assessment of Knowledge About Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Primary School Girls in Arba Minch Town, South Ethiopia, 2020 an Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the knowledge of human papillomavirus vaccination (PHV) and associated factors among primary school girls in Arba Minch town, South Ethiopia, in 2020. Hence, the levels of knowledge towards the HPV vaccination of girls were assessed and recommended to the conce...

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Published in:Cancer management and research 2022-01, Vol.14, p.2205-2214
Main Authors: Ukumo, Eshetu Yisihak, Woldehawariat, Feleke Gebremeskel, Dessalegn, Samuel Abebe, Minamo, Desta Markos, Ukke, Gebresilasea Gendisha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Cervical cancer
Cross-sectional studies
Elementary schools
Ethiopia
Human papillomavirus
Immunization
Information sources
Original Research
Papillomaviruses
Students
Vaccination
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Summary:Purpose: This study aimed to determine the knowledge of human papillomavirus vaccination (PHV) and associated factors among primary school girls in Arba Minch town, South Ethiopia, in 2020. Hence, the levels of knowledge towards the HPV vaccination of girls were assessed and recommended to the concerned bodies. Clinically, this study could increase the acceptance of HPV vaccination after the intervention of the concerned bodies to improve adolescents' knowledge levels. As a result, it could decrease the incidence of cervical cancer. Socially, this study may increase the research involvement of adolescents, communities, and stakeholder groups. Patients and Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study involving 537 female students was conducted on January 24, 2020. The study participants were selected by a simple random sampling technique. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect the data. The logistic regression model was used to identify the statistically significant variables for knowledge of the human papillomavirus vaccination. Results: The overall knowledge level of the participants in this study was 71.7%. Their main source of information is social media (41.74%), followed by medical staff (29.69%). Age >15 years old, AOR =3.74, 95% CI (2.20_6.37), P-value
ISSN:1179-1322
1179-1322
DOI:10.2147/CMAR.S359413