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- Title
Knowledge of HPV and HPV Vaccination among Polish Students from Medical and Non-Medical Universities.
- Authors
Pruski, Dominik; Millert-Kalińska, Sonja; Haraj, Jan; Dachowska, Sandra; Jach, Robert; Żurawski, Jakub; Przybylski, Marcin
- Abstract
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause both benign and malignant lesions. HPV vaccines, preferably administered before the onset of sexual activity, have demonstrated remarkable efficacy in preventing HPV-related cancers. The impact of a healthcare provider's recommendation on HPV vaccine acceptance is substantial. Therefore, medical students must undergo thorough training in this domain. This study compares fundamental understanding and viewpoints regarding HPV and anti-HPV vaccines among Polish students pursuing medical and non-medical sciences. This study was based on the authors' questionnaire, and the results were statistically analyzed. The participants in this study were 1025 students (medical sciences students—520 respondents in total; and non-medical sciences students—505 respondents in total). According to the results, medical students' knowledge about the consequences of HPV infection and vaccination against HPV was significantly greater. To date, numerous publications have investigated the understanding of particular social, gender, parental, etc., groups about vaccination, but the knowledge of students at different universities—medical and other—has not been compared. Social awareness is still insufficient, even in groups of medical students. There is much to be done to educate and encourage preventive behavior in those not receiving primary prevention in early childhood.
- Subjects
MEDICAL students; HUMAN papillomavirus vaccines; HUMAN papillomavirus; SEXUALLY transmitted diseases; MEDICAL sciences
- Publication
Vaccines, 2023, Vol 11, Issue 12, p1850
- ISSN
2076-393X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/vaccines11121850