Study on Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Related to HPV Vaccination among Healthcare Workers
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: In India, cervical cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in women.The World Health Organization (WHO) has set ambitious goals known as the 90-70-90 targets to eliminate cervical cancer: achieving 90% HPV vaccination coverage, ensuring 70% of eligible women undergo screening twice their lifetime, and providing treatment for 90% of women diagnosed with invasive and preinvasive cancer.This study aims to assess awareness levels, evaluate knowledge, and explore current practices regarding HPV vaccination.This cross-sectional study employed an exploratory questionnaire-based survey among 200 healthcare workers at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital.There is a significant association (p = 0.002) between the type of healthcare worker [clinical (90%) vs. non-clinical (70%)] and their awareness of HPV vaccination.Clinical workers (85%) exhibit a significantly higher positive attitude(p<0.01)compared to non-clinical workers (60%).The chisquare analysis indicates a significant difference (p<0.001) in the practice of regularly recommending or administering HPV vaccination between clinical (70%) and non-clinical (30%) healthcare workers.There is a significant association (p < 0.001) between Clinical workers who are likely to possess high knowledge (70%) about HPV and its vaccination compared to non-clinical workers, who predominantly fall into the moderate (52%) or low knowledge (48%) categories.The findings underscore significant knowledge gaps, emphasizing the need for improved counselling on HPV vaccination targets.
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4405919982