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Journal of Community Health
Published in: Journal of Community Health 6/2013

01-12-2013 | Original Paper

Knowledge and Beliefs Regarding Human Papillomavirus Among College Nursing Students at a Minority-Serving Institution

Authors: Geri L. Schmotzer, Kerryn W. Reding

Published in: Journal of Community Health | Issue 6/2013

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Abstract

Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death in US women, with Hispanic women at higher risk of mortality than non-Hispanic white women. While the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine represents substantial progress towards cervical cancer prevention, little is currently known about Hispanic student’s beliefs regarding the HPV vaccine. To assess the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs of college students in the US–Mexico border region following the release of the HPV vaccine for both males and females. This survey was conducted using a convenience sample were participants were recruited from pre-nursing and nursing courses. The self-administered questionnaire ascertained HPV vaccination status, and knowledge and beliefs regarding the HPV vaccine. 202 male and female students responded. 28.9 % of respondents reported having received the HPV vaccine. Of the non-vaccinated students under age 27, 27.3 % Hispanic students reported an intention to receive the vaccine. Misinformation about HPV was common and was associated with intention to get vaccinated among non-Hispanic white students. We found a relatively small proportion of unvaccinated Hispanic and non-Hispanic nursing students intend to be vaccinated for HPV. Findings indicate an intervention to increase vaccination rates among college-aged students may not be as straightforward as increasing knowledge of HPV. Nurses are in a unique position to educate and recommend HPV to underserved patients. Thus, educating nursing students regarding HPV and the associated cancers is paramount if we are to encourage ethnic minorities to receive the HPV vaccine.
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Metadata
Title
Knowledge and Beliefs Regarding Human Papillomavirus Among College Nursing Students at a Minority-Serving Institution
Authors
Geri L. Schmotzer
Kerryn W. Reding
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Community Health / Issue 6/2013
Print ISSN: 0094-5145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3610
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-013-9720-y

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