Abstract
Abstract
Background: Human papillomavirus infection (HPV) is a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide. HPV is
responsible for about 70% of all worldwide cervical cancer incidence. Culture plays a critical role in shaping female perceptions and awareness of the HPV vaccine, influencing both individual and community-level health behaviors. There were only a
few studies that had the subject in the place of study. The purpose of the study was to determine female students’ awareness
and perception of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study was used. A convenient sampling technique was used following
selection from the colleges of universities; 439 female students completed an online questionnaire. Structured interview questionnaire included three parts: demographic characteristics and medical history, awareness and knowledge questionnaire, and
perception questionnaire.
Results: The studied female sample was 71.1% in the age range of 21 to 24 years old, 93.6% and 96.6% had not performed a
Pap smear in the previous 3 years, and had not received the papillomavirus vaccine. And 58.8% of the total female study group
had an accepted level of awareness regarding HPV and vaccines, 54.9% of the female study group had an accepted level of
knowledge, and 36.4% of medical female students, as opposed to 18.5% of nonmedical students.
Conclusion: Female students lacked awareness, knowledge, and perception about the human papillomavirus
Background: Human papillomavirus infection (HPV) is a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide. HPV is
responsible for about 70% of all worldwide cervical cancer incidence. Culture plays a critical role in shaping female perceptions and awareness of the HPV vaccine, influencing both individual and community-level health behaviors. There were only a
few studies that had the subject in the place of study. The purpose of the study was to determine female students’ awareness
and perception of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study was used. A convenient sampling technique was used following
selection from the colleges of universities; 439 female students completed an online questionnaire. Structured interview questionnaire included three parts: demographic characteristics and medical history, awareness and knowledge questionnaire, and
perception questionnaire.
Results: The studied female sample was 71.1% in the age range of 21 to 24 years old, 93.6% and 96.6% had not performed a
Pap smear in the previous 3 years, and had not received the papillomavirus vaccine. And 58.8% of the total female study group
had an accepted level of awareness regarding HPV and vaccines, 54.9% of the female study group had an accepted level of
knowledge, and 36.4% of medical female students, as opposed to 18.5% of nonmedical students.
Conclusion: Female students lacked awareness, knowledge, and perception about the human papillomavirus
| Original language | American English |
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| Specialist publication | SAGE Open Nursing |
| State | Published - 2025 |