Knowledge and Attitude of Women Regarding the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection, Its Relationship to Cervical Cancer and Prevention Methods
- Author:
Farah Farzaneh
;
Hamidreza Esmaeilnia Shirvani
;
Esmat Barouti
;
Saghar Salehpour
;
Nahid Khodakarami
;
Kamyab Alizadeh
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Attitude;
Human papillomavirus;
Knowledge;
Vaccinations;
Women
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2011;66(5):468-473
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This study aimed to determine knowledge and attitude of
women to HPV and its association with cervical cancer and
prevention methods. In a cross-sectional study, 500 women,
aged between 20 and 50 presenting to local health centers
in Tehran, were asked about demographic factors and
questioned about cervical cancer, HPV, and prevention
methods. Responses were tabulated and summarized.
Although knowledge of HPV, its relation to cervical cancer
and prevention methods among Iranian women is not
enough, their attitude towards education in this regards is
extremely high. The results reflect the need of advertising
and educational programs for public about HPV prevention
methods, to reduce the prevalence of this infection and its
severe consequences.
