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Knowledge and beliefs about HPV infection and the relevant vaccination in Greek young population

  • N. Tsagkas1,*,
  • V. Siafaka2
  • A. Tzallas3
  • C. Zerzi1
  • M. Zografou1
  • E. Bilirakis4
  • M. Paraskevaidi5
  • M. Kyrgiou6
  • E. Paraskevaidis1

1Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Niarchou Avenue, Ioannina, Greece

2Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Technological Educational Institute of Epirus, Ioannina, Greece

3Department of Computer Engineering, School of Applied Technology, Technological Educational Institute of Epirus, Kostakioi, Arta, Greece

4Helena Venizelou Hospital, Athens, Greece

5School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, United Kingdom

6Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, West London Gynaecological Cancer Center, Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital, London, United Kingdom

DOI: 10.12892/ejgo4738.2019 Vol.40,Issue 4,August 2019 pp.557-562

Accepted: 28 May 2018

Published: 10 August 2019

*Corresponding Author(s): N. Tsagkas E-mail: tsagkasn@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: Infection by HPV oncogenic subtypes is the causative agent of half a million cancer cases in developed countries every year. The objective of the present study was to assess: the knowledge and beliefs of young Greeks about HPV infection and potential factors that discourage them from HPV vaccination. Materials and Methods: The present group consisted of 825 individuals, 18-35-years-old, who voluntarily completed some questionnaires. Results: The attitude and consequent decision of women, considering HPV vaccination is associated with general vaccination attitude, mothers’ beliefs, parents' educational level, family income, knowledge about HPV, the doctor's attitude, and individual's health beliefs. Conclusion: In Greece, as well as in other countries where HPV vaccination is neither a mandatory nor a school-based program, increased education of physicians and parents would substantially enhance HPV vaccination acceptance. Intervention strategies should focus more on providing adequate and reliable information to eliminate any doubts on HPV vaccine’s safety and efficacy.

Keywords

HPV oncogenic subtypes; HPV vaccination; HPV-Knowledge Scale (HPV-KS); Greek population; Carcinogenesis

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N. Tsagkas,V. Siafaka,A. Tzallas,C. Zerzi,M. Zografou,E. Bilirakis,M. Paraskevaidi,M. Kyrgiou,E. Paraskevaidis. Knowledge and beliefs about HPV infection and the relevant vaccination in Greek young population. European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. 2019. 40(4);557-562.

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