Frequency of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among female health care providers and reasons for non-immunization at a public sector hospital
Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude of female healthcare providers about human papilloma virus and its vaccination, to determine the frequency of respondents vaccinated against the virus, and to evaluate the reasons for non-immunisation. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted...
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| author | Muhammad Hamza Shafiq Misha Mansoor Azal Arshad Shanzay Mansoor Sana Iftikhar |
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Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude of female healthcare providers about human papilloma virus and its vaccination, to determine the frequency of respondents vaccinated against the virus, and to evaluate the reasons for non-immunisation.
Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from January 7 to February 20, 2022, and comprised female health care providers aged 20-60 years. Data was collected using a self-assessing questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS 22.
Results: Of the 250 individuals approached, 210(84%) took part in the study. The mean age was 28.9+/-7.99 years. Most of the subjects were house officers, medical officers or senior registrars 138(65.7%), and 126(60%) were unmarried. Overall, 170(81%) respondents knew about human papilloma virus and 174(82.9%) were aware of its link with cervical cancer. Even though 128(61%) respondents knew that the virus can be prevented by vaccine, 14(6.7%) were actually vaccinated. The vaccinated individuals had better knowledge about HPV, its spread, complications, its association with cervical cancer, prevention by vaccination and availability of vaccine compared to the non-vaccinated (p =0.05)
Conclusion: The trend of human papilloma virus vaccination among female health professionals was found to be low, and lack of awareness and counselling was the leading cause.
Key Words: Human papillomavirus, Cervical cancer, Vaccination.
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| spelling | doaj.art-cdf26f0baec14b50ac5d6fc29ce6266f2023-05-25T04:20:15ZengPakistan Medical AssociationJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association0030-99822023-04-01730510.47391/JPMA.6945Frequency of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among female health care providers and reasons for non-immunization at a public sector hospitalMuhammad Hamza Shafiq0Misha Mansoor1Azal Arshad2Shanzay Mansoor3Sana Iftikhar44th Year MBBS Student, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan4th Year MBBS Student, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan4th Year MBBS Student, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan4th Year BDS Student, de'Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore, PakistanDepartment of Community Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan Objective: To assess the knowledge and attitude of female healthcare providers about human papilloma virus and its vaccination, to determine the frequency of respondents vaccinated against the virus, and to evaluate the reasons for non-immunisation. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from January 7 to February 20, 2022, and comprised female health care providers aged 20-60 years. Data was collected using a self-assessing questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS 22. Results: Of the 250 individuals approached, 210(84%) took part in the study. The mean age was 28.9+/-7.99 years. Most of the subjects were house officers, medical officers or senior registrars 138(65.7%), and 126(60%) were unmarried. Overall, 170(81%) respondents knew about human papilloma virus and 174(82.9%) were aware of its link with cervical cancer. Even though 128(61%) respondents knew that the virus can be prevented by vaccine, 14(6.7%) were actually vaccinated. The vaccinated individuals had better knowledge about HPV, its spread, complications, its association with cervical cancer, prevention by vaccination and availability of vaccine compared to the non-vaccinated (p =0.05) Conclusion: The trend of human papilloma virus vaccination among female health professionals was found to be low, and lack of awareness and counselling was the leading cause. Key Words: Human papillomavirus, Cervical cancer, Vaccination. https://www.ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/6945Human papillomavirusCervical cancerVaccination |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Hamza Shafiq Misha Mansoor Azal Arshad Shanzay Mansoor Sana Iftikhar Frequency of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among female health care providers and reasons for non-immunization at a public sector hospital Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Human papillomavirus Cervical cancer Vaccination |
| title | Frequency of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among female health care providers and reasons for non-immunization at a public sector hospital |
| title_full | Frequency of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among female health care providers and reasons for non-immunization at a public sector hospital |
| title_fullStr | Frequency of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among female health care providers and reasons for non-immunization at a public sector hospital |
| title_full_unstemmed | Frequency of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among female health care providers and reasons for non-immunization at a public sector hospital |
| title_short | Frequency of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among female health care providers and reasons for non-immunization at a public sector hospital |
| title_sort | frequency of human papilloma virus hpv vaccination among female health care providers and reasons for non immunization at a public sector hospital |
| topic | Human papillomavirus Cervical cancer Vaccination |
| url | https://www.ojs.jpma.org.pk/index.php/public_html/article/view/6945 |
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