Knowledge and attitude toward human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among adolescent school girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, 2021: A multicenter cross‐sectional study
Abstract Background and Aims The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has shown considerable promise in lowering the incidence of cervical cancer. However, there are few studies done on knowledge and attitude toward the HPV vaccine, especially in the local setting. Therefore, this study aimed to a...
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| author | Ephrem Yohannes Mulugeta W. Beyen Gizachew A. Bulto Eshetu E. Chaka Bikila T. Debelo Maru M. Erena Tefera L. Tasu |
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| description | Abstract Background and Aims The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has shown considerable promise in lowering the incidence of cervical cancer. However, there are few studies done on knowledge and attitude toward the HPV vaccine, especially in the local setting. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes regarding HPV vaccination and related factors among adolescent girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, in 2021. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted from May 1 to May 30, 2021, at selected schools in Ambo town among 422 adolescent girls. A structured self‐administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. The collected data were coded, and entered into Epi‐Info 7.2.2.6 and exported to STATA 16 for analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to compute summary statistics and proportions. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were carried out. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) along with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was computed to ascertain the association. Results Current study revealed that 24.9% (95% CI: 20.8–29.0) and 55.6% (95% CI: 50.5–60.4) of respondents had good knowledge and favorable attitude, respectively. The factors like being secondary school students [AOR = 2.01, 95% CI; (1.24, 3.27)], having health workers as a source of information [AOR = 2.13, 95% CI; (1.30, 3.47)], and respondents who have heard about the HPV vaccine at school [AOR = 1.66, 95% CI; (1.02, 2.71)] were significantly associated with respondent's knowledge of HPV vaccine. Moreover, the perceived severity of the diseases [AOR = 2.89, 95% CI; (1.61, 5.21)], and the perceived benefit of the vaccine [AOR = 4.26, 95% CI; (2.43, 7.48)] were factors significantly associated with an attitude of the respondents about the HPV vaccine. Conclusion There was low knowledge and unfavorable attitude toward HPV vaccination among the school adolescents in the study area. Several seemingly major deterrents of knowledge and attitude toward the HPV vaccination were identified. Therefore, all parties involved should collaborate to improve female students' knowledge and attitudes toward Human Papilloma Virus vaccination. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a4728e245d064aae8ae5c85a13537c4b2023-06-30T10:20:50ZengWileyHealth Science Reports2398-88352023-06-0166n/an/a10.1002/hsr2.1305Knowledge and attitude toward human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among adolescent school girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, 2021: A multicenter cross‐sectional studyEphrem Yohannes0Mulugeta W. Beyen1Gizachew A. Bulto2Eshetu E. Chaka3Bikila T. Debelo4Maru M. Erena5Tefera L. Tasu6Department of Midwifery Ambo University Ambo EthiopiaReproductive Health division South West Shewa Zone Health Office Waliso EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery Ambo University Ambo EthiopiaDepartment of Public Health, Epidimiology and Biostatistics Unit, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Ambo University Ambo EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery Ambo University Ambo EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery Ambo University Ambo EthiopiaDepartment of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Ambo University Ambo EthiopiaAbstract Background and Aims The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has shown considerable promise in lowering the incidence of cervical cancer. However, there are few studies done on knowledge and attitude toward the HPV vaccine, especially in the local setting. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes regarding HPV vaccination and related factors among adolescent girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, in 2021. Methods A cross‐sectional study was conducted from May 1 to May 30, 2021, at selected schools in Ambo town among 422 adolescent girls. A structured self‐administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. The collected data were coded, and entered into Epi‐Info 7.2.2.6 and exported to STATA 16 for analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to compute summary statistics and proportions. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were carried out. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) along with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was computed to ascertain the association. Results Current study revealed that 24.9% (95% CI: 20.8–29.0) and 55.6% (95% CI: 50.5–60.4) of respondents had good knowledge and favorable attitude, respectively. The factors like being secondary school students [AOR = 2.01, 95% CI; (1.24, 3.27)], having health workers as a source of information [AOR = 2.13, 95% CI; (1.30, 3.47)], and respondents who have heard about the HPV vaccine at school [AOR = 1.66, 95% CI; (1.02, 2.71)] were significantly associated with respondent's knowledge of HPV vaccine. Moreover, the perceived severity of the diseases [AOR = 2.89, 95% CI; (1.61, 5.21)], and the perceived benefit of the vaccine [AOR = 4.26, 95% CI; (2.43, 7.48)] were factors significantly associated with an attitude of the respondents about the HPV vaccine. Conclusion There was low knowledge and unfavorable attitude toward HPV vaccination among the school adolescents in the study area. Several seemingly major deterrents of knowledge and attitude toward the HPV vaccination were identified. Therefore, all parties involved should collaborate to improve female students' knowledge and attitudes toward Human Papilloma Virus vaccination.https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1305adolescent girlsattitudehuman papillomavirus vaccineknowledge |
| spellingShingle | Ephrem Yohannes Mulugeta W. Beyen Gizachew A. Bulto Eshetu E. Chaka Bikila T. Debelo Maru M. Erena Tefera L. Tasu Knowledge and attitude toward human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among adolescent school girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, 2021: A multicenter cross‐sectional study Health Science Reports adolescent girls attitude human papillomavirus vaccine knowledge |
| title | Knowledge and attitude toward human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among adolescent school girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, 2021: A multicenter cross‐sectional study |
| title_full | Knowledge and attitude toward human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among adolescent school girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, 2021: A multicenter cross‐sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge and attitude toward human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among adolescent school girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, 2021: A multicenter cross‐sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge and attitude toward human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among adolescent school girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, 2021: A multicenter cross‐sectional study |
| title_short | Knowledge and attitude toward human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among adolescent school girls in Ambo town, Ethiopia, 2021: A multicenter cross‐sectional study |
| title_sort | knowledge and attitude toward human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among adolescent school girls in ambo town ethiopia 2021 a multicenter cross sectional study |
| topic | adolescent girls attitude human papillomavirus vaccine knowledge |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1305 |
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