1.Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of senior high school students in Manila city on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and vaccination: a descriptive cross-sectional study.
Japheth Mye S. DINGLASAN ; Joyce Belle S. DINGLASAN ; Angelica D. ; Kirsten Danielle R. DOCTORA ; Tricia Gale A. DOMAI ; Shane Clarence C. DOMINGO ; Andrei P. DUHAYLUNGSOD ; Paula Mae A. DYCHITAN ; Alexandrina E. EBOÑA ; Charina C. EBREO ; Jan Rey S. ESCANO ; Jasmine Lianne B. ESGUERRA ; Marjorie M. ESPEDIDO ; Arienne Therese P. EVANGELISTA ; Kimberly F. EVIZA ; Jose Ronilo G. JUANGCO ; Maribel Emma Co- HIDALGO
Health Sciences Journal 2025;14(2):106-114
OBJECTIVES
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection linked to cervical and anal cancers. Although there are many studies worldwide on knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding HPV, research in the Philippines is still limited. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of senior high school students in Manila regarding HPV infection and vaccination.
METHODSA descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 345 senior high school students from a private tertiary school in Manila using a self-administered questionnaire. Frequencies and percentages summarized demographic characteristics and KAP responses
RESULTSMost respondents demonstrated good knowledge of HPV, with 86.4% recognizing its link to cervical and anal cancer and 86% identifying it as a common sexually transmitted infection. Attitudes toward vaccination were largely positive: 73% expressed willingness to be vaccinated, and 87.8% considered the vaccine safe. However, only 2.6% had been vaccinated. Limited discussions about HPV, misconceptions about gender susceptibility, and low awareness of local vaccine availability contributed to poor uptake. The internet was the primary information source (84.9%).
CONCLUSIONMost respondents demonstrated good knowledge of HPV, with 86.4% recognizing its link to cervical and anal cancer and 86% identifying it as a common sexually transmitted infection. Attitudes toward vaccination were largely positive: 73% expressed willingness to be vaccinated, and 87.8% considered the vaccine safe. However, only 2.6% had been vaccinated. Limited discussions about HPV, misconceptions about gender susceptibility, and low awareness of local vaccine availability contributed to poor uptake. The internet was the primary information source (84.9%).
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