Factors influencing acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccine among young female college students in Thailand

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics - Tập 118 - Trang 247-250 - 2012
Phanida Juntasopeepun1, Natthawan Suwan1, Yupin Phianmongkhol1, Jatupol Srisomboon2
1Faculty of Nursing Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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AbstractObjectiveTo determine knowledge and beliefs related to human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer, and vaccination among young Thai women, and thereby identify independent predictors associated with acceptance of HPV vaccination.MethodsA convenience sample of 747 young women aged 18–24 years was recruited from universities and colleges located in the upper northern region of Thailand. An online questionnaire was performed to assess demographics; HPV and cervical cancer‐related health characteristics; and knowledge and beliefs toward HPV and cervical cancer. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine independent predictors of HPV vaccine acceptance.ResultsKnowledge about HPV and cervical cancer was moderate. The mean total knowledge score was 7.5 ± 3.8. Acceptance of the HPV vaccine was significantly associated with having received a recommendation for vaccination (odds ratio [OR] 2.12; 95% CI, 1.22–3.68); perceived susceptibility to disease (OR 1.37; 95% CI, 1.22–1.52); perceived benefits of vaccination (OR 1.33; 95% CI, 1.19–1.49); and perceived seriousness of disease (OR 0.90; 95% CI, 0.81–1.00).ConclusionUnderstanding variables associated with acceptance of HPV vaccination may guide immunization initiatives and so increase the uptake rate among young Thai women.

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International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Tập 118

247-250

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