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Albayat SS, Mundodan JM, Elmardi K, Hasnain S, Khogali H, Baaboura R, Al-Romaihi HE, AlKubaisi NJ, Bougmiza MI. Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding human papilloma virus vaccination among physicians in Qatar. WOMEN'S HEALTH (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2024; 20:17455057241227360. [PMID: 38282514 PMCID: PMC10826392 DOI: 10.1177/17455057241227360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND The human papilloma virus is a global problem that affects sexually active women and men, with cervical cancer being the most serious associated disease. Most cervical cancer cases can be prevented by vaccination against the human papilloma virus early in life. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among physicians working in Qatar, regarding the human papilloma virus, infection, and prevention using vaccines. STUDY-DESIGN This was a cross-sectional study using quantitative data collection. METHODOLOGY An online survey targeting physicians working in Qatar was conducted, using a web-based pretested questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised four sections capturing a few demographic details, 33 questions in the Knowledge Section, 12 questions eliciting the attitude, and 14 practice-related questions. Mean knowledge score was calculated and those with a score more than the mean score were considered to have sufficient knowledge. Association between knowledge and attitude/practices/independent variables were looked for using bivariate and multivariate analysis. Logistic regression was used to identify the predictors for recommending human papilloma virus vaccines. RESULTS Of the 557 physicians who participated, 83.7% had sufficient knowledge, but only 69.1% knew that human papilloma virus vaccines were available in Qatar. The majority (89.4%) knew that human papilloma virus infection could be asymptomatic and 96.1% knew at least one symptom; 77% believed the human papilloma virus vaccine would substantially decrease the chances of human papilloma virus infection and related cancers and 46.5% felt physicians were less motivated to promote the human papilloma virus vaccine. The perceived barriers to community acceptance of the human papilloma virus vaccine were lack of awareness regarding the relationship between human papilloma virus and cervical cancer (61.6%), doubts regarding efficacy (32.5%), fear regarding safety (26.9%), concern that the human papilloma virus vaccination may encourage risky sexual behavior (26.8%), and perceived low-risk (23.3%) and cost (24.6%). Only 21.5% commonly discussed sexual health with their clients. More than one-third were not interested in recommending the human papilloma virus vaccine. Bivariate analysis showed nationality, specialization, discussing with patients, and recommending vaccine to be significantly associated with knowledge. Bivariate and regression analysis identified that female gender and physician's religion were significant predictors to recommend the human papilloma virus vaccine. CONCLUSION Most physicians have good knowledge. Less than one-fourth commonly discussed sexual health with their clients. More than one-third were not interested in recommending the human papilloma virus vaccine. This issue might affect the human papilloma virus vaccination program implementation if not well addressed.
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- HP-CDC, Department of Public Health, Ministry of Public Health, Doha, Qatar
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- HP-CDC, Department of Public Health, Ministry of Public Health, Doha, Qatar
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- HP-CDC, Department of Public Health, Ministry of Public Health, Doha, Qatar
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- Community Medicine Residency Program Director, Primary Health Care Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Warsi SK, Nielsen SM, Franklin BAK, Abdullaev S, Ruzmetova D, Raimjanov R, Nagiyeva K, Safaeva K. Formative Research on HPV Vaccine Acceptance among Health Workers, Teachers, Parents, and Social Influencers in Uzbekistan. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:754. [PMID: 37112666 PMCID: PMC10142216 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11040754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines effectively prevent cervical cancer, most of which results from undetected long-term HPV infection. HPV vaccine introduction is particularly sensitive and complicated given widespread misinformation and vaccination of young girls before their sexual debut. Research has examined HPV vaccine introduction in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs), but almost no studies attend to HPV vaccine attitudes in central Asian countries. This article describes the results of a qualitative formative research study to develop an HPV vaccine introduction communication plan in Uzbekistan. Data collection and analysis were designed using the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation for Behaviour change (COM-B) mode for understanding health behaviours. This research was carried out with health workers, parents, grandparents, teachers, and other social influencers in urban, semi-urban, and rural sites. Information was collected using focus group discussions (FGDs) and semi-structured in-depth interviews (IDIs), and data in the form of participants' words, statements, and ideas were thematically analysed to identify COM-B barriers and drivers for each target group's HPV vaccine-related behaviour. Represented through exemplary quotations, findings were used to inform the development of the HPV vaccine introduction communication plan. Capability findings indicated that participants understood cervical cancer was a national health issue, but HPV and HPV vaccine knowledge was limited among non-health professionals, some nurses, and rural health workers. Results on an opportunity for accepting the HPV vaccine showed most participants would do so if they had access to credible information on vaccine safety and evidence. Regarding motivation, all participant groups voiced concern about the potential effects on young girls' future fertility. Echoing global research, the study results highlighted that trust in health workers and the government as health-related information sources and collaboration among schools, municipalities, and polyclinics could support potential vaccine acceptance and uptake. Resource constraints precluded including vaccine target-aged girls in research and additional field sites. Participants represented diverse social and economic backgrounds reflective of the country context, and the communication plan developed using research insights contributed to the Ministry of Health (MoH) of the Republic of Uzbekistan HPV vaccine introduction efforts that saw high first dose uptake.
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- Sahil Khan Warsi
- Consultant, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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- Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Programme, World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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- World Health Organization Country Office in Uzbekistan, Tashkent 100100, Uzbekistan
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Tubaş F, Dulkadir R, Taplak AŞ, Ünlü E. Knowledge and Attitudes of Physicians and Nurses in Turkey Regarding Human Papillomavirus Vaccination of Their Children. J Community Health 2023; 48:99-103. [PMID: 36305983 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-022-01141-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to determine the knowledge and attitudes of physicians and nurses as parents about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and their views on vaccination in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study included 72 physicians and 128 nurses who had children. Data were collected using questionnaires prepared by researchers. Descriptive statistical analysis and chi-square tests were used for data analysis. RESULTS In this study, 84.7% of physicians and 70.3% of the nurses knew that HPV is a cancer factor, and two-thirds of the healthcare professionals believed that the HPV vaccine is protective. Moreover, 62.5% of physicians and 74.2% of nurses reported that they did not intend to vaccinate their children. The reasons for vaccination hesitancy of healthcare professionals was believing it was unnecessary, thinking it was expensive, having insufficient knowledge about vaccine, thinking it may have side effects, and not trusting the vaccine. In this sample, 70.8% of physicians and 53.9% of nurses stated that they could have their children vaccinated only if the HPV vaccines were in the national vaccination schedule. DISCUSSION Further studies should be conducted to include the HPV vaccine in the childhood national vaccination program to reduce vaccine hesitancy.
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- Filiz Tubaş
- Department Of Pediatrics, Erciyes University Faculty Of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey.
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- Department of Pediatrics, K?rşehir, K?rşehir Ahi Evran Un?versity Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, K?rşehir, K?rşehir Ahi Evran Un?versity Faculty of Medicine, Kayseri, Turkey
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Zhou L, Gu B, Xu X, Li Y, Cheng P, Huo Y, Liu G, Zhang X. On Imported and Domestic Human Papillomavirus Vaccines: Cognition, Attitude, and Willingness to Pay in Chinese Medical Students. Front Public Health 2022; 10:863748. [PMID: 35646758 PMCID: PMC9133910 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.863748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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This study aimed to analyze the cognition, attitude, and willingness to pay (WTP) for imported and domestic human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in Chinese medical students.
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Berenson AB, Hirth JM, Chang M, Kuo YF, Richard P, Jones DL. A brief educational intervention can improve nursing students' knowledge of the human papillomavirus vaccine and readiness to counsel. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2021; 17:1952-1960. [PMID: 33517843 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2020.1852871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Provider recommendation is a primary reason for patient uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Most provider-focused educational interventions are focused on physicians, even though nurses are also important sources of vaccine-related information for their patients. This study examined whether a HPV educational intervention could improve nursing students' HPV knowledge, beliefs, and comfort with counseling. The same lecture on HPV and HPV vaccination was given to both medical and nursing students. To determine the effects of the lecture, students were asked to complete identical pre- and post-lecture tests with questions on demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and comfort with counseling on the HPV vaccine. Pre- and post-lecture test scores were compared between nursing and medical students to assess whether there were differences in pre-lecture test scores and/or changes in post-lecture test scores. On the pre-lecture tests, fewer nursing students responded correctly to knowledge questions, indicated positive attitudes or comfort with counseling about the HPV vaccine compared to medical students. However, similar frequencies of nursing and medical students responded correctly to knowledge questions and indicated a positive attitude, as well as a high comfort level with counseling on the post-lecture tests. Study results show that integrating lectures in a nursing program curriculum could be a feasible way to increase students' HPV knowledge. Having health-care providers with similar levels of knowledge, attitudes, and comfort with counseling on HPV vaccination is ideal, as all share the responsibility of recommending the vaccine to patients.
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- Abbey B Berenson
- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health (ABB, JMH, MC, YFK), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABB, JMH, MC), Office of Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health (YFK), School of Nursing (PR, DLJ), The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health (ABB, JMH, MC, YFK), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABB, JMH, MC), Office of Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health (YFK), School of Nursing (PR, DLJ), The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health (ABB, JMH, MC, YFK), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABB, JMH, MC), Office of Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health (YFK), School of Nursing (PR, DLJ), The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health (ABB, JMH, MC, YFK), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABB, JMH, MC), Office of Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health (YFK), School of Nursing (PR, DLJ), The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health (ABB, JMH, MC, YFK), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABB, JMH, MC), Office of Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health (YFK), School of Nursing (PR, DLJ), The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health (ABB, JMH, MC, YFK), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABB, JMH, MC), Office of Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health (YFK), School of Nursing (PR, DLJ), The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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Investigating HPV- and HPV Vaccine-Related Knowledge, Perceptions, and Information Sources among Health Care Providers in Three Big Cities in China. Vaccines (Basel) 2020; 8:vaccines8030499. [PMID: 32887401 PMCID: PMC7564272 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines8030499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The limited access to vaccination and vaccine hesitancy are prevalent even among health care providers in less developed countries. This study assessed the relationships between (i) health care providers' knowledge on human papillomavirus (HPV) and vaccination for HPV and (ii) their perceptions, demographic characteristics, and the use of information sources. In this large-scale online survey, participants (n = 1394) were recruited from hospitals of three big cities in China (Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen). Descriptive analysis, the chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis were used to answer different research questions. Health care providers' overall knowledge scores are consistent with their perceptions about HPV and HPV vaccine. Occupation, specialty, the type of hospitals, and the frequency of participants' search for information using professional informational sources are the most significant characteristics that are closely associated with their knowledge of HPV and its vaccine. Targeted educational interventions are needed to improve health care providers' engagement in the promotion of the HPV vaccine. Such interventions, besides increasing knowledge, should also emphasize the importance of appropriate information sources to acquire information.
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Wilson KL, Avery JS, Slack J. Nursing students' perceptions and beliefs about immunizations: A descriptive study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2020; 92:104491. [PMID: 32559718 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nurses are expected and trusted to provide education on immunizations. Education and advocacy for immunizations can be enhanced by understanding the perceptions and beliefs about immunizations as students are still immersed in their education. OBJECTIVE To explore nursing students' perceptions and beliefs about immunizations and the diseases they are aimed to prevent. METHODOLOGY A quantitative, descriptive design with a convenience sample of bachelorette nursing students at a university in the Midwest United States and who met criteria resulted in (n = 74). Data was collected via an electronic survey. RESULTS Nursing students had a decreased perception of disease severity, likelihood of infection without immunization, and concern of side effects compared to previous research involving parents. In addition, students have poor confidence in the ability to educate their clients about immunizations. CONCLUSION These results contribute to the known perceptions and beliefs of nursing students regarding immunizations and identified areas for improvement in nursing education.
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- Kathryn L Wilson
- School of Nursing at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, United States of America.
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- School of Nursing at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, United States of America.
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- School of Nursing at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, United States of America.
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Lin Y, Su Z, Chen F, Zhao Q, Zimet GD, Alias H, He S, Hu Z, Wong LP. Chinese mothers' intention to vaccinate daughters against human papillomavirus (HPV), and their vaccine preferences: a study in Fujian Province. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2020; 17:304-315. [PMID: 32401617 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2020.1756152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Little is known regarding Chinese mothers' intention to vaccinate their daughters against human papillomavirus (HPV) since the HPV vaccine was approved for use in China in 2016. The aim was to explore maternal HPV vaccination acceptance, preference for 2-, 4- or 9-valent HPV vaccine and acceptance of domestically manufactured HPV vaccines. Study participants were mothers of primary school children in Southeastern region of Fujian. An online cross-sectional survey was undertaken between June and August 2019. Among the total of 3,586 completed responses (response rate 28.5%), the intention to vaccinate daughter against HPV was high (83.3%). Higher maternal education and perceived benefit and barriers were associated with greater intention to vaccinate. Among mothers who did not intend to vaccinate their daughters, the three most common reasons were daughter being too young to receive HPV vaccination (40.6%), fear of side effects (31.9%) and vaccine price is too high (16.0%). The largest proportion (41.4%) preferred their daughter to be vaccinated with the 9-valent HPV vaccine (9vHPV). Greater preference for 9vHPVwas strongly associated with higher maternal education level and annual household income. The majority of mothers expressed a preference for imported HPV vaccine (56.3%). Our result indicates that lower intentions to vaccinate daughters against HPV among less educated and lower-income mothers may lead to significant social inequalities in HPV vaccine uptake in the country.
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- Yulan Lin
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment Factors and Cancer, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China.,Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health , Boston, MA, USA
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- Yongding Health Inspection Bureau , Longyan City, Fujian Province, China
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- Longyan Health Inspection Bureau , Longyan City, Fujian Province, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Vaccinology and Molecular Diagnostics, National Institute of Diagnostics and Vaccine Development in Infectious Diseases, School of Public Health, Xiamen University , Xiamen, Fujian, PR China
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Indiana University , Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Prenatal Diagnosis Center, Fujian Provincial Maternity andChildren's Hospital of Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Environment Factors and Cancer, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University , Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
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- Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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