Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus Among Women Aged between 25-65 YEARS in Hungary
Author(s)
Stolcz M1, Boncz I1, Pakai A2, Endrei D1, Kívés Z3, Gyuró M1, Németh N1, Vajda R1
1University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary, 2University of Pécs, Pécs, ZA, Hungary, 3University of Pécs, PÉCS, BA, Hungary
Presentation Documents
Objectives: The level of knowledge about gynecological cancer varies considerably in Hungary. The main objective of our study was to assess the knowledge of women about human papillomavirus and also learn their attitudes about the vaccine. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional, questionnaire survey was carried out by using non-random sample selection method among the women aged between 25-65 years, in 2021, Hungary (n=248). The questionnaire included the following groups of questions: socio-demographic profile, knowledge on human papilloma virus and willingness to vaccination. χ2-test and independent sample t-test was performed as a statistical method besides 95% probability (p<0.05). The data analysis was performed with SPSS 27.0 program. Results: The respondent women’s average age was 41.29±12.42SD years. 92.7% of the women knew the meaning of the acronym, HPV. Significantly more women with higher education (χ2=21.147; p<0.001) knew the promoting factors of the infection. 77.5% of the women knew that the infection affected both women and men. Women with higher education significantly knew more on HPV (χ2=39.01; p=0.003). 41.0% of respondent women reported annual visit for screening.Significantly more women with primary education (χ2=25.37 p=0.004) stayed away from screening due to the cost than those with higher education. 82.4 % of respondents had heard about the vaccination against HPV 10.9% of them received vaccination. 47.6% of them may have vaccination later, especially those who is younger (p<0.001) or those who attend cervical screening regularly (χ2=15.147; p=0.019). The main reason for refusing vaccination is fear (50.3%). The respondents named the gynecologist (70.2%) as the most reliable source of information. Conclusions: To enhance knowledge is the best way to express the importance of HPV infection and cervical cancer. Acquired knowledge may determine the participation in screening and willingness to vaccination.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2022-05, ISPOR 2022, Washington, DC, USA
Value in Health, Volume 25, Issue 6, S1 (June 2022)
Code
EPH149
Topic
Epidemiology & Public Health
Topic Subcategory
Public Health
Disease
Oncology