Knowledge, attitude and risk behavior regarding HPV infection among senior students of Chiang Mai University
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is common sexually transmitted in Thailand. The incidence of HPV infection is currently increasing among adolescents and is likely to increase gradually. Senior students of the university are prompt to start a family or working. They should, therefore, have kno...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Chaing Mai University
2017-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Associated Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/72165 |
| Summary: | Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is common sexually transmitted in Thailand. The incidence of HPV infection is currently increasing among adolescents and is likely to increase gradually. Senior students of the university are prompt to start a family or working. They should, therefore, have knowledge about prevention of HPV infection in order to reduce rate of HPV infection.
Objectives: To evaluate knowledge, attitude, and risk behavior of HPV infection. Investigation of the association compared to knowledge, attitude and risk behavior of HPV infection of senior students of Chiang Mai University was also focused.
Materials and methods: This study was a descriptive study. Data was collected from 378 senior students of Chiang Mai University using questionnaire. The student were divided into three groups: 108 students from Health Sciences, 108 students from Science and Technology, and 162 students from Social Sciences and Humanities.
Results: The results were tested with a statistically significant difference at the level of p=0.05. Students from Health Sciences had more knowledge (p<0.001) and attitude (p=0.002) than other groups. It was shown that level of knowledge was related to level of attitude (p=0.003). A correlation between high-risk behavior and HPV infection were found in students from Social Sciences and Humanities who had highest risk behaviors and highest experienced sexual intercourse (p=0.006).
Conclusion: All groups of students should be developed in knowledge and attitudes about HPV. Less than 50 percent of students in each group had good knowledge and attitude. It meant that they have good knowledge and a sensible attitude which lead to good sexual behavior.
Journal of Associated Medical Sciences 2017; 50(2): 176-186. Doi: 10.14456/jams.2017.15 |
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| ISSN: | 2539-6056 2539-6056 |