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- Title
Awareness and Knowledge Levels of Bezmialem Vakıf University Students about Human Papilloma Virus and Vaccination.
- Authors
AKKAYA, Anıl Mert; ÖZÇELİK, Semra
- Abstract
Introduction: Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a non-enveloped DNA virus that causes genital warts in men and women. There are many risk factors for HPV, which is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world. These include polygamous sexual life at an early age (before the age of 18), the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases, smoking, malnutrition, and multiple births. The aim of this study was to investigate the level of knowledge and awareness of Bezmialem Vakıf University students about the human papilloma virus. Method: Data were collected using a scale designed to measure students' level of knowledge about human papillomavirus and its vaccine. The scale, consisting of 33 items to measure the level of knowledge, was distributed to participants via the digital platform. Statistical analyses involved the use of the Spearman correlation coefficient, Mann-Whitney U test, and reliability testing with the Kruskal-Wallis test. A significance level of 0.05 was set, and SPSS (version 26) was used for calculations. Results: A total of 130 people participated in the study. According to the results of the study, there was no significant difference between HPV knowledge level and gender (p=0.976). When we compared the students' levels of knowledge about HPV with the department they studied, a significant result was obtained (p<0.001). The department with the highest level of knowledge about HPV was the school of health professions (median: 112), followed by the faculty of dentistry (median: 111), faculty of medicine (median: 108) and faculty of pharmacy (median: 101), respectively. Conclusion: Levels of knowledge about HPV vary among departments. It has been determined that more emphasis should be placed on issues related to the HPV and its vaccine in the education program of Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine.
- Subjects
HUMAN papillomavirus; HUMAN papillomavirus vaccines; SEXUALLY transmitted diseases; COLLEGE students; MANN Whitney U Test; PHARMACY colleges; INTERPROFESSIONAL education
- Publication
Bezmialem Science, 2024, Vol 13, pS26
- ISSN
2148-2373
- Publication type
Abstract