Association between human papillomavirus vaccine uptake and cervical cancer screening in the Netherlands: Implications for future impact on prevention

2012 ◽  
Vol 132 (4) ◽  
pp. 932-943 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anneke Steens ◽  
Cornelia C.H. Wielders ◽  
Johannes A. Bogaards ◽  
Hendriek C. Boshuizen ◽  
Sabine C. de Greeff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine ◽  
Papillomavirus Vaccine

scholarly journals An exploratory study of undergraduate healthcare student perspectives regarding human papillomavirus and vaccine intent in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 174550652110553
Author(s):  
Seemitha Shetty ◽  
Veena Shetty ◽  
Sanjeev Badiger ◽  
Avinash K Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Student Perspectives ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine ◽  
Vaccine Cost ◽  
Papillomavirus Vaccine ◽  
To Receive

Objective: Safe and effective human papillomavirus vaccines are available against cervical cancer and other human papillomavirus–associated diseases. Vaccine uptake is low in India given lack of universal vaccination programme. This exploratory study describes the medical, dental and nursing undergraduate student perspectives about human papillomavirus and intentions to receive the vaccine. Methods: Using a cross-sectional, explorative study design, we conducted two focus group discussions among a convenience sample of male (n = 11) and female (n = 9) student group aged ⩾18 years, respectively, at a medical college in South India. The focus group discussion sessions were recorded, transcribed and analysed using thematic content analysis. Results: Over half of the students showed adequate knowledge of cervical cancer and human papillomavirus. Medical students had much in-depth knowledge of cervical cancer, vaccine cost and its side effects compared to dental and nursing students. Human papillomavirus vaccine knowledge was relatively less among males compared to females; most male participants were unaware of the availability of the human papillomavirus vaccine. Intention to receive the vaccine was higher among females than males. All the participants had positive attitude in creating awareness in the community and making the vaccine cost-effective. Cultural concerns and high vaccine cost were cited major barriers for vaccine uptake. Suggestion of physician recommendation in promotion of human papillomavirus vaccine uptake was an emerging theme. Conclusion: Educating male students and those enrolled in dental and nursing courses about human papillomavirus vaccine, addressing cultural concerns and advocating provider recommendation for promoting vaccine uptake are potential strategies to improve future human papillomavirus vaccine intent among students and recommendations to patients in their role as future healthcare provider.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document