Effectiveness of an educational intervention in increasing knowledge and willingness to vaccinate on human papillomavirus among women in barangay West Fairview, Quezon City.
- Author:
Lesly Mae D. MARA
1
;
Camilla Thea S. PARAINO
1
;
Jebb Patrick Molina DELOS SANTOS
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article, Original
- Keywords: Educational Intervention; Human Papillomavirus Awareness
- MeSH: Human; Female; Adolescent: 13-18 Yrs Old; Young Adult: 19-24 Yrs Old; Adult: 25-44 Yrs Old; Middle Aged: 45-64 Yrs Old; Uterine Cervical Neoplasms; Human Papillomavirus Viruses; Vaccination; Women
- From: Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development 2025;29(4):8-16
- CountryPhilippines
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Abstract:
BACKGROUND
Cervical cancer, caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), is the second most common cancer among Filipino women. Despite vaccine availability, the Philippines has a low 60% immunization rate, driven by hesitancy and poor public awareness.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVESThis study assessed how 100 women (ages 18–45) in Quezon City understood HPV and their willingness to vaccinate.
MATERIALS AND METHODSResearchers used a pre–post interventional study and purposive sampling and Cochran’s formula for size calculation. Participants completed a pretest, a Department of Health/World Health Organization/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-based digital educational intervention, a posttest, and a satisfaction survey. Data were gathered confidentially under informed consent.
RESULTSResults showed significant improvement in knowledge and willingness to vaccinate (P < 0.001), with almost all respondents expressing willingness. The intervention received high satisfaction ratings, proving the digital tool was effective and well-received.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONIn conclusion, this study demonstrated that a structured digital educational tool effectively bridges knowledge gaps and addresses vaccine hesitancy in a community setting. Findings emphasize the importance of targeted, community-level initiatives to reduce cervical cancer risk. Future research should include teens and males and use a larger randomized sample for definitive evidence.
