Download or read book Knowledge of HPV Perception of Risk and Intent to Obtain HPV Vaccination Among Sampled Male University Students at Minnesota State University Mankato written by Lia Lambert and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the U.S. HPV is known to cause many types of cancers such as cervical, vulvar, vaginal, penile, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers. A preventative measure, the HPV vaccine, is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control for both boys and girls. Since past prevention efforts primarily focused on female vaccination it is uncertain if males are aware of HPV, its effects and preventative measures. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge level of HPV, perceived risk of HPV and intent to obtain HPV vaccination among male university students. Participants (n=361) completed a 31-item electronic survey administered by email. Responses to knowledge-based questions indicted relatively low levels of knowledge about HPV and HPV vaccinations. Fifty percent knew that HPV was the most common STI, over half (52%) knew of the HPV association with multiple cancers, only 39% could correctly identify the virus and two-thirds of participants were unable to identify the virus strains controlled by vaccination. A significant portion of participants either agreed (54%) or strongly agreed (19%) that they were at a high risk for HPV. Most participants either agreed (49%) or strongly agreed (39%) that unprotected sexual activity put them at risk but nearly half (46%) were unaware that HPV vaccinations were available for males. Despite risk acknowledgment and over 50% vaccine awareness, 86% were not vaccinated and 65% of these participants did not plan to become vaccinated. In addition, of the 86% who were not vaccinated, 45% did not perceive themselves at risk and 47% were not aware that a vaccination existed. Only 9% were fully vaccinated against HPV with 6% reporting they had received partial vaccination. Results indicate, though male students understand the scope of HPV infection and many perceive themselves to be in a high risk group, few of them are, or intend to be, vaccinated. This is a significant issue for public health promotion. Prevention efforts should focus on promoting HPV vaccinations and increasing awareness of the long term health effects associated with HPV to the male population and parents of underage males.

Download or read book Benefits Barriers and Cues to Male HPV Vaccination Among University Students written by Julie B. Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States. HPV can lead to cancers of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus and throat, as well as genital warts. College students are at great risk of acquiring HPV, as they disproportionally acquire the most sexually transmitted diseases out of the sexually active populations. Recently, the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine, Gardasil, created by Merck, is the first vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer, precancerous genital lesions and genital warts related to HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. The vaccine is given in a three dose series and is instructed to be administered to adolescents ages 11 to 12 years old. The vaccine was initially recommended exclusively for females but this recommendation has been expanded to be administered among males. A large proportion of adolescents have not been given or completed the three dose series, therefore catch up vaccinations are needed, particularly among adolescent males. The purpose of this study is to assess college students' knowledge and attitudes of HPV, the HPV4 vaccine, and vaccination of college-aged males by utilizing the Health Belief Model. Analyses were conducted to examine whether the perceived benefits, barriers, and cues to action for the HPV4 vaccination differs based on: grade level, ever having had sexual intercourse, number of sexual partners, previously been tested for an STD, previously been diagnosed with an STD, or knowing someone who has been HPV4 vaccinated. A convenience sample of 204 male participants were surveyed during the 2011 autumn quarter. The sample included students from a variety of general education courses. Valid and reliable subscales were developed for the 72-item. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests, and Pearson correlations were used to analyze the data. Results indicated that overall, participants' knowledge of HPV and the HPV vaccine was low. The results also found that the number of perceived barriers and the number of perceived cues significantly correlated with males' likelihood of receiving the HPV vaccine. Recommendations have been made for future studies.

Download or read book College Students HPV Knowledge and Intention to be HPV Vaccinated written by Chandrika Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combating HPV infection in males is a significant public health issue. In addition to the number of HPV-related cancers that develop each year, Palefsky (2007) reported that "HPV infection of men is of great importance given that sexual transmission is the primary mode of spread to women" (p. 261). In recent years, the development of the HPV vaccine has spurred controversy over whether or not males as well as females should obtain the vaccine against this disease. The purpose of this study was to examine male college students' intention to be HPV vaccinated and their HPV knowledge, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control towards the vaccination. A descriptive, correlational, cross-sectioned research design was employed. Two hundred and eight (208) male college students at a mid-sized public university participated in the study and completed an in-class questionnaire. The results of the descriptive statistics showed that, on average, the sample of 208 male college students had correct responses on only half of the 15 questions regarding knowledge about HPV based on the mean scores. Respondents had positive attitudes towards HPV vaccination, greater sense of control over being HPV vaccinated, and favorable intention to be HPV vaccinated. Subjective norms and perceived behavioral control were significant predictors of male college students' behavioral intention to be HPV vaccinated. Subjective norms and perceived behavioral control had a positive influence on male college students' behavioral intention to be HPV vaccinated. Lastly, male college students' level of HPV knowledge was not significantly correlated to their behavioral intention to be HPV vaccinated

Download or read book Attitudes Toward the HPV Vaccine Among University Students Identifying Barriers to Vaccine Uptake written by Kristina L. Harbaugh and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's abstract: Background: In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 32,000 cancers occur annually that can be directly attributable to the acquisition of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Gender specificity data posits that 21,000 of the annual cancer cases are female and the remaining 11,000 cases occur among males. However, because the implementation and trajectory of HPV vaccination and prevention programs have been historically aimed toward women, vaccination rates for men remain significantly lower. The purpose of this study was to assess gender differences in knowledge attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control about HPV and the intention to be vaccinated among a sample of university students. The Theory of Planned Behavior was employed as the theoretical framework for the study. Methods: a stratified proportional random sample of students attending one university with multiple campuses was utilized to collect data. Each campus site constituted a stratum, with two or more classes of an undergraduate level randomly selected from each campus. Results: A total of 383 usable surveys were obtained, which is consistent with obtaining a final sample size of 380 based on the power analysis of p≤0.05. A response rate of 84% was obtained which included face to face and on-line administrations. Overall results indicate a significant difference in male and female vaccination rates with females 1.945 times (1.450, 2.607) more likely to have been vaccinated against HPV than males (received all three doses); Males were less knowledgeable than females on specific facts about HPV and the vaccination; were less likely to be influenced by family or peers to receive the vaccination and less likely to perceive their ability (perceived behavioral control) to obtain the HPV vaccine as high. Best practices for health education emphasize skill acquisition however, the results of this study suggest university health education programs need to include a strong knowledge component along with self-efficacy skills and positive awareness messages on the benefits of receiving the HPV vaccine.

Download or read book Human Papillomavirus and Human Herpesvirus 8 Knowledge Perception of Risk and Barriers to Screening and Treatment Among Selected Students at Africa University Zimbabwe written by Rujeko Olga Machinga and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT Human Papillomavirus and Human Herpesvirus-8: Knowledge, perception of risk and barriers to screening and treatment among selected students at Africa University, Zimbabwe. Rujeko O. Machinga, MS. Minnesota State University, Mankato, May 2016. Keywords: Human Papillomavirus, Human Herpesvirus-8), Zimbabwe, Cervical Cancer, Kaposi Sarcoma, Africa University. In Zimbabwe, the most prevalent cancer in women is cervical cancer (CC) and in men is Kaposi Sarcoma (KS). A major risk factor for CC is Human Papillomavirus (HPV). For KS, the major risk factor is Human Herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8). The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of HPV and HHV-8, perception of risk, and perceived barriers to treatment among selected students at Africa University, Zimbabwe. A questionnaire was distributed to participants (n=130). N=127 completed and n=3 did not. SPSS was used for data analysis. A mean knowledge score on HPV was 8.66 (7.98) out of 30 and on HHV-8 was 5.72 (5.83) out of 25. For perception of risk, 73.2% (n=90) believed they were moderately and extremely at risk every time they engage in sex, 55.8% (n=63) believed were moderately and extremely worried about contracting HHV-8 and 64.7% (n=79) were moderately and extremely worried about contracting HPV. Findings regarding participants’ perceived barriers to accessing health facilities for STIs screening or treatment comprised of the following: 52.9% (n=64) did not consider access to medical facilities as a barrier, 83.5% (n=101) wanted to know about their status if infected and 36.3% (n=45) considered lack of knowledge on STIs a barrier. Most common source with 44.9% (n=52) was the internet. Sampled students are not knowledgeable on HPV and HHV-8, but know they are at risk and are willing to address these health issues. In overall, there is a great need for educational programming. STI related facilities are available in Zimbabwe for students to access. HPV or HHV-8 related education programming should be focused in hospitals and clinics. HPV vaccination programming should be administered actively throughout the country. Further research should consider broadening the study to other post-secondary institutions, involve faculty and staff participation, collect data in rural areas and focus on CC and KS.

Download or read book Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding the Human Papillomavirus and HPV Vaccine Among College Students written by Kristen L. O'Flarity and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Objective: Both young men and women should obtain the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in order to reach its intended public health benefits. Because men are behind in this vaccination campaign, this study compared knowledge and attitudes regarding HPV and the vaccine among college-aged men and women in order to improve vaccination strategies among this at-risk population. Methods: A convenience sample of 95 university students, 40 men and 55 women, ages 18 to 26 (mean age of 20.2) completed self-administered pencil-and-paper questionnaires with approximately 40 questions that assessed the desired variables. Knowledge was measured through multiple choice and true/false questions. Attitudes were measured by Likert scale responses following theoretical framework. Data were analyzed and summarized through descriptive statistics using SPSS software. Results: Awareness of the HPV vaccine's availability for men was significantly low for both genders, particularly for men. Health practitioners' and parents' approval both play a pivotal role in considering the vaccine. For men, peers' approval was also important in this decision-making process. Overall, females showed higher rates of awareness in HPV and the vaccine and indicated more positive social norms associated with obtaining the vaccine. Conclusions: According to the results of this study, the HPV vaccine is still prevalently associated with female health and therefore detracting from the male consumer. In order to increase uptake of the HPV vaccine in both genders, a gender neutral vaccine campaign that does not focus on one specific health issue is suggested.--P. vii.

Download or read book The HPV Vaccine Decision Making Process written by Kelly Rhea MacArthur and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The HPV vaccine has been controversial because it protects against a sexually transmitted infection, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Although the HPV vaccine has the potential to reduce rates of HPV-related diseases, most notably cervical cancer, HPV vaccination rates are low and there are gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic disparities in HPV vaccination. This study addresses the factors that influence individuals' decision to get the HPV vaccine (uptake) and two types of attitudes toward the vaccine: willingness to receive the HPV vaccine (acceptance) and the likelihood of getting the vaccine in the upcoming year (intentions). I use the Health Belief Model (HBM) to identify how individuals' perceptions of HPV risk affect their decision whether to get the HPV vaccine. I also utilize fundamental cause theory to highlight the ways in which social inequalities affect the HPV vaccine decision-making process. I argue that one important mechanism through which social inequalities affect HPV vaccine uptake and attitudes is through individuals' perceptions of the trustworthiness of the people and institutions who make risk claims about HPV and the HPV vaccine. Using survey data from a sample of 836 college students at a Midwestern university, I use structural equation modeling to examine the relationships between 1) inequalities based on gender, race/ethnicity, and SES; 2) interpersonal trust in one's doctor; 3) institutional trust in the health care system, pharmaceutical advertising, the federal government, government health agencies, and the news media; 3) three types of risk perceptions; and 4) HPV vaccine uptake/attitudes. I find there are multiple pathways through which inequalities and interpersonal/institutional trust affect HPV vaccine uptake/attitudes, with trust in the news media having a central role in college students' risk perceptions. I also find that the HPV vaccine decision-making process operates differently for women and men. I discuss these findings in the context of the theoretical contributions to the HBM, fundamental cause theory, and the sociology of trust. To address low and unequal HPV vaccination, future research should continue to explore the important influence of inequalities, perceived risk, and interpersonal/institutional trust in the HPV vaccine decision-making process.

Download or read book Development and Validation of a Theory of Planned Behavior based Instrument to Predict Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intentions of College Males at a Southeastern University written by Hannah Marie Priest and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States. College-age males influence acquisition and transmission of HPV due to engagement in high-risk sexual behaviors. HPV vaccination is an efficacious strategy for reducing the burden of HPV-associated morbidity; yet rates of HPV vaccination remain low among college males. The purpose of this study was to operationalize the direct constructs of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to predict the HPV vaccination behavioral intentions of male undergraduate college students attending a large public southeastern university. Methods. A non-experimental, cross-sectional study design was employed with 256 vaccine-eligible college males. Instrumentation comprised a qualitative elicitation study, face and content validity by a panel of seven experts, readability and comprehensibility by pilot test, stability reliability by test-retest, internal consistency applying Cronbach's alpha, construct validity applying confirmatory factor analysis, and predictive validity applying structural equation modeling. Results. Approximately one third (31.3%) of the sample was unaware of HPV and nearly half (45.3%) of the sample was unaware of the HPV vaccine. The final structural model exhibited acceptable fit of the data (Chi-square test = 129.78; degrees of freedom, df = 70, p = .000; Kline's alternative, KA = 1.854; Goodness-of-fit index, GFI = 0.932; Normed fit index, NFI = .948; Root mean square error of approximation, RMSEA = 0.054). Attitude toward the behavior and subjective norm were significant predictors of behavioral intention, accounting for 58% of the variance in behavioral intention. Perceived behavioral control was found to be a non-significant predictor of behavioral intention. Overall, college males reported low behavioral intentions to get the vaccine (M = 8.52; SD = 5.30). Discussion. A valid and reliable instrument designed to measure constructs from the TPB was developed to predict HPV vaccination intentions of college males. Findings from this study provided an instrument that may be applied in the design and evaluation of TPB-based interventions to promote HPV vaccination among undergraduate college males. Future research may examine possible mediators and moderators of TPB constructs to fully operationalize the theoretical framework.

Download or read book Examining the Facilitators and Barriers of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in College Males written by Desiree Rondeau and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This was a study of college males aged 18 to 26 to determine the facilitators and barriers of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake, the association between knowledge about the HPV vaccinate and intent to be vaccinated, and the association between various demographic characteristics and knowledge of HPV and the intent to receive the vaccine. Undergraduate males from a public university in the Northeastern United States were recruited via convenience and snowball sampling during the spring 2020 semester. A 28-item survey assessing male students' knowledge and vaccine intentions was used, and an interview to determine the facilitators and barriers of vaccine uptake. Quantitative data analysis took place on SPSS. Qualitative data were transcribed and coded for themes. Findings showed that a healthcare provider can influence vaccine intent. Friends, family, and knowledge, also played a role. Demographic characteristics were not associated with knowledge or intent to receive the vaccine. These findings can be used to guide policy and educational interventions that target both males and healthcare providers to encourage vaccine uptake in college-aged males.

Download or read book Educating College Students About Human Papillomavirus written by Pamela Carter Bryant and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educating College Students About Human Papillomavirus Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US affecting almost 60% of college women ages 20 to 24 years. At one west coast community college, two thirds of males and half of females were unaware of HPV vaccine recommendation through age 26 years. Objectives: This aim of this project is to determine if an evidence-based online educational video about HPV and HPV vaccine would increase knowledge of HPV and intent to receive the vaccine among community college students enrolled in urban and suburban community colleges in Southern California. Measured outcomes of interest included HPV knowledge and intent to receive HPV vaccine. Methods: A quasi-experimental, one-group pre-posttest design was used to determine the effect of the HPV educational video on a sample of 24 gender and ethnically diverse community college students ages 18 through 26 years. Knowledge changes were measured using an online Student HPV-Knowledge Assessment immediately before and after video education. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, paired t-test, and the McNemar chi-square test for paired dichotomous variables. Results: Study results revealed all participants were aware of HPV and a majority was aware of the vaccine. Findings confirmed increased knowledge of HPV, perception of risk, and increased intent to get HPV vaccine in participants who were previously aware of disease following the intervention. These results support the utility of an online educational intervention to increase knowledge of HPV and intent of HPV vaccine uptake. Conclusion: HPV infection is common. Awareness of vaccines as protection from disease is increased during the pandemic, providing opportunity for influence of increased HPV vaccine uptake. The impact of HPV vaccine education through an educational video may be an effective method to reach young college students to heighten awareness and increase knowledge of HPV leading to increased HPV vaccine uptake. Future studies may examine if widespread education on vaccination as disease prevention during pandemic conditions could have impact on other vaccine uptake, specifically HPV vaccine, or if perception of risk from HPV infection might be overshadowed by perception of risk for COVID-19 and thus affect vaccine interest.

Download or read book Designing and Evaluating a Health Belief Model Based Intervention to Increase Intent of HPV Vaccination Among College Men written by Purvi Mehta and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humanpapilloma virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted disease/infection (STD/STI), leading to cervical and anal cancers. Annually, 6.2 million people are newly diagnosed with HPV and 20 million currently are diagnosed. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 51.1% of men carry multiple strains of HPV. Recently, HPV vaccine was approved for use in boys and young men to help reduce the number of HPV cases. Currently limited research is available on HPV and HPV vaccination in men. The purpose of the study was to determine predictors of HPV vaccine acceptability among college men through the qualitative approach of focus groups and to develop an intervention to increase intent to seek vaccination in the target population The study took place in two phases. During Phase I, six focus groups were conducted with 50 participants. In Phase II using a randomized controlled trial a HBM based intervention was compared with a traditional knowledge based intervention in 90 college men. In Phase I lack of perceived susceptibility, perceived severity of HPV and barriers towards taking the HPV vaccine were major themes identified from the focus groups. Participants for this phase and phase II were primarily single, heterosexual, about 20 years old, Caucasian males attending the University of Cincinnati. Phase II analysis was done for pretest/posttest and for pretest/posttest/follow-up. This was done due to a 17.8% retention rate at follow-up. Repeated measures of ANOVA indicated significant positive changes in the intervention group. Scores for knowledge and HBM constructs, perceived severity, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, self-efficacy, and cues to action improved over time while no significant findings were made for the control group. Regression analysis was done for change scores at pretest/posttest, follow-up/pretest, and follow-up/posttest. No significant model was found for follow-up/posttest. Results from the pretest/posttest regression analysis indicated self-efficacy for taking the vaccine (p=0.000), perceived barriers (p=0.007), and perceived severity (p=0.004) were significant positive predictors of vaccine acceptability. The model had an adjusted R2 of 0.351which indicated that these three predictors accounted for 35.1% variance. HBM is a robust model to predict HPV vaccine acceptability in college men. Results from follow-up/pretest found perceived benefits (p=.004) held a significant positive relationship towards intent to vaccinate. The model had an adjusted R2 of 0.453, which indicated this predictor accounted for 45.3% variance regarding whether participants would take the vaccine. Overall, the intervention proved to be effective in creating positive change towards HPV vaccine acceptability. Some limitations had occurred, such as a low retention rate at follow-up, and differences between groups at baseline. Despite these issues, change in the intervention still occurred. This study indicates that more theory-based interventions are needed to increase HPV vaccination in college men.

Download or read book Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Assess Factors that Influence the Intent to Use Human Papillomavirus HPV Vaccine Among Young Adult College Students written by Chinelo Constance Orji and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this study was i.) to determine the salient beliefs college students have regarding HPV vaccination and ii.) to determine college students’ intentions to be fully vaccinated against HPV within 12 months and factors that influence their intention. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) served as the theoretical framework to guide the study. The study assessed the significance of each of the TPB constructs – attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control – as well as additional constructs – knowledge and religiosity – in predicting behavioral intention. The relationships between demographic/personal factors and the study constructs were also assessed. A mixed-methods study design including qualitative and quantitative components, was applied. The study sample was comprised of a convenience sample of college students aged between 18 to 45 years attending a large public university in central Texas. For the qualitative portion, three focus group sessions were carried out to elicit the beliefs regarding HPV vaccination. Two investigators conducted a content analysis of the qualitative data and reached consensus on coding discrepancies. Twenty-four students participated in the focus groups, and a total of 45 beliefs were identified. Of these, 18 were salient, including 6 behavioral beliefs, 6 normative beliefs, and 6 control beliefs. For the quantitative portion, a web-based survey was developed using the TPB and information identified from the focus groups. The survey was administered via Qualtrics. Data analyses comprised descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate methods. Covariate adjusted linear regression models were used to assess association between intention and study constructs. Of 438 students who participated in the survey, there were 213 usable surveys. The initial model with attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control as predictors accounted for about 40 percent of the variance in intention (R2= 0.4046, p

Download or read book Knowledge And Acceptance Of Hpv And The Hpv Vaccine In Young Men And Their Intention To Be Vaccinated written by Brenda Renee Jasper and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: Sexually active young men are at high risk of contracting HPV and developing genital warts and penile/anal cancers. They contribute significantly to the incidence of HPV in women. The HPV vaccine, Gardasil, was approved in 2009 for use in preventing HPV 6 and 11 in young males ages 9 to 26. Knowledge and awareness of the virus and the vaccine is limited among young men. Promoting education and prevention measures regarding HPV and reducing personal risks to HPV is significant in narrowing the gap between acquisition of the HPV virus and cancer sequelae. A correlational design utilizing cross-sectional survey methodology was used for this study. Seventy participants completed a HPV vaccine survey at a university in Southwestern United States. The survey measured their knowledge and acceptance of the HPV vaccine and their intention to be vaccinated. Male participants were likely to accept or consent to receive the vaccine however they reported low intent to actually get the HPV vaccine. Acceptance of the vaccine was greater among minorities and participants who reported regular doctor visits. Knowledge of HPV and HPV prevention was low. Young men may benefit from HPV vaccine educational marketing strategies that include enhancing their communication skills on HPV, the HPV vaccine and reducing risky sex behaviors.

Download or read book HPV Vaccine Awareness and Acceptance written by Jamie Phillipich and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purpose: Many studies have assessed the public’s perceptions and acceptability of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, while others have analyzed the media’s coverage of the vaccine, however few have specifically assessed the media influence on the perception HPV and vaccine compliance. College freshman in fall 2013 were the first group of adolescent females targeted by the proposed Gardasil vaccine guidelines in 2006 for 11-12 year old girls, and the first group of adolescent males targeted in 2009 for 15-16 year old boys. Thus, there is limited data evaluating how this population was educated about HPV and if the media has influenced their perception and acceptance of the vaccine. The aim of this study was to evaluate this population’s education about HPV/Gardasil and determine if the media had in increased role in their reception of HPV knowledge and if the media influenced their reception of the HPV vaccine, Gardasil. Methods: One thousand randomly selected 18-19 year old freshman students at Grand Valley State University were invited to participate in this cross-sectional quantitative pilot study using an on-line, anonymous questionnaire. The 48 question survey evaluated participant demographics, basic STD knowledge and perceptions, HPV knowledge, personal sexual behaviors, acquisition of sexual health information, knowledge about Gardasil, vaccination barriers, and vaccination status. Pearson Chi-Square tests, score developments, Mann-Whitney, and Spearman’s rank correlation were used to analyze data. Results: One hundred forty six students completed the survey. The majority of participants were female (69.2%) and white, non-Hispanics (87.7%). The study revealed 68% of respondents reported obtaining HPV and Gardasil related information from the media, and 37% of respondents felt that the information presented in the media was not believable. Respondents reported receiving the most believable HPV –related information from health education classes and healthcare providers. An HPV knowledge score was developed and Mann-Whitney analysis revealed that neither gender (p-value=0.619), vaccination status (p-value=0.417), nor parent’s having a college degree (p-value=0.210) had a significant impact on HPV knowledge. Additionally, a health score analyzed the amount of interaction between healthcare providers and media exposure students received. A Mann-Whitney test revealed gender had a significant impact (p-value=0.001) on the health score, with females outscoring (M=3.27. SD=1.054) males (M=2.36, SD=1.125). Individuals who received the vaccine scored significantly higher (M=3.64, SD=0.586, p-value,0.001) than those who did not receive the vaccine ((M=2.45, SD=1.234). Additionally, 41% of the respondents had a health score of 100% with 25% of this subset reporting receiving the vaccine. Thus, despite receiving all the health information about Gardasil, 75% had not been vaccinated. Conclusion: The result of this study suggests that regardless of the amount of interaction students had with healthcare providers and /or the media, it did not affect their overall knowledge of HPV or Gardasil. It is imperative as providers, to impact accurate, honest information with patients and their families so they have information necessary to make informed decisions about their health, particularly in regards to HPV information and Gardasil vaccine.

Download or read book Health Care Providers Knowledge Attitudes and Intentions to Recommend HPV Vaccination written by Amy Martin and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Using the Health Belief Model to Enhance Understanding of Female College Students Intention to Receive the Human Papillomavirus Vaccination written by Kristi Ridgeway and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book College Students Attitudes Toward Human Papillomavirus Vaccination written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the world. Although HPV vaccine is an adolescent vaccine, a ‘catch-up’ vaccine is also recommended for 13 to 26 years-old females who have not been vaccinated previously and 13 to 21 years-old males who have not been vaccinated previously. The majority of Americans, however, reach adulthood without receiving the recommended HPV vaccine doses. Increasing the HPV vaccination series uptake requires theory-driven empirical understanding of factors influencing HPV-related decisions among this population. Based on the Social Cognitive Theory, the current study assessed the interaction between personal and environmental determinants of vaccine uptake and its effect on the behavioral intention to obtain the HPV vaccine. The San Diego State University Psychology Department participant pool was utilized to collect the data from 209 participants between the ages of 18 to 26 years who have not yet obtained any dose of HPV vaccine. Data were collected anonymously and analyzed using a series of seven correlation analyses, two hierarchical linear regression analyses, and three mediation analyses. The findings demonstrated that: (1) female gender and social influence (parents’ and peer endorsement of HPV vaccine) significantly predicted behavioral intentions to obtain the HPV vaccine, p