Study on the Knowledge of Human Papilloma Virus in Female University Students.
- Author:
Hae Won KIM
1
;
Hye Young AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Kwandong University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Human papilloma virus;
Sexually transmitted disease;
Knowledge;
Education
- MeSH:
Education;
Female*;
Humans*;
Nursing;
Papilloma*;
Sexually Transmitted Diseases;
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
- From:Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
2007;13(1):13-20
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was performed to examine the knowledge of HPV in female university students. METHOD: Participants consisted of 285 female university students(nursing major;153, others;132). A dichotomy with 20 items of HPV knowledge was developed by a researcher. RESULT: Reliability of the HPV knowledge tool was Cronbach' alpha .87, and Split-half Guttman coefficient .85. Correction rates of HPV knowledge by item ranged from 19.6 to 76.8%. There were no significant differences in HPV knowledge scores by major group or sex related characteristics. CONCLUSION: Accurate, university wide education regarding HPV knowledge for female university students should be done regardless of the major; nursing or not. Replication studies with different ages or sex groups and application of HPV education in relation to STI prevention and cervical cancer prevention are recommended.
