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Published in: BMC Public Health 1/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Research article

Public knowledge and attitudes towards Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination

Authors: Charlotte Devereaux Walsh, Aradhana Gera, Meeraj Shah, Amit Sharma, Judy E Powell, Sue Wilson

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Background

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine has undergone successful trials and has recently been approved for use for the primary prevention of cervical cancer. The aim of this study was to determine knowledge and attitudes towards HPV vaccination.

Methods

Semi-structured interview and questionnaire delivered in a street survey. Standardised HPV-related statements used to measure HPV knowledge and attitudes to vaccination. The setting was three different areas of Birmingham, to target a mix of social class and ethnicity. The sample population was composed of 16–54 year olds.

Results

A total of 420 participants were recruited. Poor knowledge of HPV and its links with cervical cancer were observed. 81% had a knowledge score of zero. Knowledge about HPV was associated with different ethnic group and socio-economic group. The majority (88%) of participants were in favour of vaccination, with 83.6% indicating that they would allow a child under their care to be vaccinated.

Conclusion

Initial responses to the proposed HPV vaccination within the UK public are favourable. However, knowledge levels are poor and media and health professional promotion are required to raise awareness.
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Metadata
Title
Public knowledge and attitudes towards Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination
Authors
Charlotte Devereaux Walsh
Aradhana Gera
Meeraj Shah
Amit Sharma
Judy E Powell
Sue Wilson
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-8-368

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