AWARENESS ON HPV VACCINE AMONG STUDENTS IN A MEDICAL COLLEGE

Dr. K. Vandana, Dr. Sane Prathyusha

Abstract


BACKGROUND: Human papilloma virus is the major cause of cervical cancer in women and HPV vaccine is the most effective option for the
same. Medical students should be aware of cervical cancer, HPV and the vaccination for prevention. This calls for assessment of the knowledge of
HPV infection and the awareness of HPV vaccine among medical students.
AIM: The aim of this study was to assess awareness of HPV infection and HPV vaccine among medical students
DESIGN: It is a cross sectional study done among final year MBBS students in ASRAMS medical college and hospital.
METHODS: It is a cross-sectional study. A total of 150 (70 males and 80 females) final year M.B.B.S. students participated. Data regarding HPV
and its vaccine were collected using questionnaire based survey. The questionnaire sought student responses pertaining to the knowledge of
cervical cancer, HPV and the vaccination for prevention. The data were analyzed using Microsoft Access and Excel software.
RESULTS: Most of the participants knew well about the etiology and prevention of cervical cancer but information regarding the dosage,
schedule, site , route of administration and HPV vaccine effect on other STDs was lacking in majority of them.
CONCLUSION: The medical students know the association between Human Papilloma Virus and cervical cancer, but the awareness about HPV
vaccine was low among them. Medical schools should stress on teaching methods aimed at improving awareness regarding HPV and its vaccine.


Keywords


HPV vaccine, Cervical cancer

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