From awareness to acceptance: understanding HPV and vaccine knowledge, attitudes and beliefs among university students in Punjab, Pakistan
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Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections can lead to various cancers globally, and immunization can prevent HPV-associated cancers. This study intended to evaluate university students' knowledge, awareness, and attitudes/beliefs toward HPV and HPV vaccine uptake in Punjab, Pakistan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in ten institutes across six cities using pre-validated questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and Rasch analysis were utilized to describe awareness levels, knowledge, and attitudes scores respectively. Regression analysis was utilized to explore association between demographic factors, knowledge levels, and attitudes/ beliefs. SPSS® (IBM, version 23.0) and Winstep® (version 3.75.0) software were used for analysis. Results: Out of 1200 students approached, 1056 responded (response rate 88.0%). The mean age of students was 19.5 ± 0.5 years; 31.3% had heard about HPV, 16.4% were aware of the HPV vaccine's availability, and 2.3% were vaccinated against HPV. The mean Rasch knowledge score was -0.368 logits (SD: 0.893; SEM: 0.027), depicting below-average HPV knowledge. The mean Rasch attitudes/beliefs score was 0.049 logits (SD: 1.013; SEM: 0.031), which depicted positive attitudes towards HPV and its vaccination. Females (OR:1.742; 95%CI: 1.352-2.320), health-sciences students (OR: 1.692; 95%CI: 1.290-2.220), and urban residents (OR:1.621; 95%CI: 1.244-2.223) possessed positive attitudes towards HPV vaccination. Recommendations from physicians (Median: 4.0; IQR: 4.0-5.0) followed by parents (Median: 4.0; IQR: 3.0-5.0), and friends (Median: 4.0; IQR: 3.0-4.0) shaped vaccination decisions. Conclusion: Despite their inadequate knowledge levels and poor vaccine uptake, students showed positive attitudes towards HPV vaccination. Awareness about HPV, including testing and vaccination, should be raised through community outreach programs, social media, and university curricula.
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- Titre Crossref
- From awareness to acceptance: understanding HPV and vaccine knowledge, attitudes and beliefs among university students in Punjab, Pakistan
- Date Crossref
- 19/03/2025
- Éditeur
- Informa UK Limited
- Type
- journal-article
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Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisme public
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Xi'an Jiaotong University Center of Drug Safety and Policy Research pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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University of the Punjab pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Shaanxi Center for Health Reform and Development Research pays non établi dans la noticeInstitution
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School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacy Administration pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Punjab University College of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacology pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
Jilin Province Development and Reform Commission, Center of Drug Safety and Policy Research — Xi'an Jiaotong University et University of the Punjab, avec 4 autres affiliations.
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