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Journal of Prevention
Published in: Journal of Prevention 2/2023

28-10-2022 | Human Papillomavirus

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Male University Students in Turkey: Coverage Rate, Barriers, and Associated Factors

Authors: Melike Yalçın Gürsoy, Furkan Sağtaş

Published in: Journal of Prevention | Issue 2/2023

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Abstract

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is one of the most effective public health measures for preventing HPV-related cancers and other diseases. However, vaccination coverage is not at the desired level, especially among men. In this context, we aimed to determine HPV vaccination rates, barriers, and some related demographic and personal factors among male university students in Turkey. We shared an online questionnaire prepared by the authors in line with the relevant literature on social media platforms and included 1723 male university students in this cross-sectional study. Only 4.9% of the students stated that they were vaccinated against HPV, and the most important obstacle to vaccination was not knowing when to be vaccinated (49.5%). Additionally, marital status, sexual orientation, chronic diseases, family history of cervical cancer, and having heard of HPV were significant predictors of HPV vaccination.
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Metadata
Title
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Male University Students in Turkey: Coverage Rate, Barriers, and Associated Factors
Authors
Melike Yalçın Gürsoy
Furkan Sağtaş
Publication date
28-10-2022
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Prevention / Issue 2/2023
Print ISSN: 2731-5533
Electronic ISSN: 2731-5541
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10935-022-00711-1

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