Hsiu-Ho Wang1, Shiao-Ying Wu. 1. Department of Nursing, Yuanpei University, Hsinchu, Taiwan E-mail : hsiuho@gmail.com.
Abstract
AIMS: The study targeted the HPV vaccine knowledge and perceived risk of cervical cancer among female college students in Taiwan as well as the relationship between knowledge of the HPV vaccine and perceived risk of cervical cancer. MATERIALS AND METHOD: The results of this study on female college students are described using descriptive and correlation designs. A convenience sampling approach was employed with a self-filling structured questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 150 students completed the questionnaire. Values were 7.49 for the mean HPV vaccine knowledge scale and 18.0 for their mean perceived risk of cervical cancer scale. HPV vaccine knowledge was positively correlated with perceived risk of cervical cancer. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study can serve as a reference for future HPV prevention in Taiwan.
AIMS: The study targeted the HPV vaccine knowledge and perceived risk of cervical cancer among female college students in Taiwan as well as the relationship between knowledge of the HPV vaccine and perceived risk of cervical cancer. MATERIALS AND METHOD: The results of this study on female college students are described using descriptive and correlation designs. A convenience sampling approach was employed with a self-filling structured questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 150 students completed the questionnaire. Values were 7.49 for the mean HPV vaccine knowledge scale and 18.0 for their mean perceived risk of cervical cancer scale. HPV vaccine knowledge was positively correlated with perceived risk of cervical cancer. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study can serve as a reference for future HPV prevention in Taiwan.
Authors: Yetunde O John-Akinola; Chizoma M Ndikom; Mojisola M Oluwasanu; Temitayo Adebisi; Oluwaponmile Odukoya Journal: Cancer Control Date: 2022 Jan-Dec Impact factor: 2.339