Volume 11, Issue 4 (Autumn 2023)
Iran J Health Sci 2023, 11(4): 271-278 |
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Ethics code: IR.MAZUMS.REC.1398.230
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Chaleshgar-Kordasiabi M, Naghibi S A. Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intention Among Female Students at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Iran J Health Sci 2023; 11 (4) :271-278
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Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health, Health Sciences Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. , chaleshgar288@gmail.com
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Background and Purpose: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a highly infectious virus transmitted mainly through sexual intercourse. The HPV vaccine is the most effective way to prevent HPV-related cancers. This study investigates the predictors of intention to receive the HPV vaccine among female students at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences.
Materials and Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study conducted on female students at different faculties of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (2020-2021). The study participants (n=364) were selected through a quota sampling. The study tools comprised demographic information, a health belief model (HBM), and an intention questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive, multivariate linear regression, and correlation analyses using SPSS software version 20.
Results: The Mean±SD age of the students participating in the study was 23.96±5.18 years. Most were single (81%). Among the students, only 3 (0.8%) had received the HPV vaccine. The lowest score was related to perceived benefits 3.68±0.57, and attitude 3.64±0.57 had the highest average score. Based on the results, 33% of the intention to obtain the HPV vaccine was explained by the constructs of HBM. All constructs, except perceived barriers, had a statistically significant relationship with the HPV vaccine intention.
Conclusion: The beliefs and attitudes of the female students about HPV infection and vaccination were insufficient. So, there is a need to provide educational intervention by covering HPV issues and their complications in the curriculum of students before their graduation.
Materials and Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study conducted on female students at different faculties of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (2020-2021). The study participants (n=364) were selected through a quota sampling. The study tools comprised demographic information, a health belief model (HBM), and an intention questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive, multivariate linear regression, and correlation analyses using SPSS software version 20.
Results: The Mean±SD age of the students participating in the study was 23.96±5.18 years. Most were single (81%). Among the students, only 3 (0.8%) had received the HPV vaccine. The lowest score was related to perceived benefits 3.68±0.57, and attitude 3.64±0.57 had the highest average score. Based on the results, 33% of the intention to obtain the HPV vaccine was explained by the constructs of HBM. All constructs, except perceived barriers, had a statistically significant relationship with the HPV vaccine intention.
Conclusion: The beliefs and attitudes of the female students about HPV infection and vaccination were insufficient. So, there is a need to provide educational intervention by covering HPV issues and their complications in the curriculum of students before their graduation.
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