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Analysis Study Research Paper | Community Medicine | India | Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024 | Popularity: 5.2 / 10
Knowledge Attitude and Practice regarding Cervical Cancer and HPV Vaccination among Medical Students in India: A Cross - Sectional Study
Dr. Priyal Singh, Dr. Vandana Nikumb
Abstract: Background: Global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem. SDG 2030 target - 3.4 is 30% reduction in mortality from cervical cancer. The objective of the study to assess the knowledge among medical student about cervical cancer and HPV vaccination. Method: A cross - sectional study was done on 198 MBBS students from 1st and 3rd year. Questionnaire was used which consisted of 33 questions of multiple - choice type and results were analyzed using percentages and chi square test. P value <0.05 was considered significant. Results: The knowledge regarding cervical cancer was 80 (82%) in male and 84 (84%) in female.67 (69%) of males and 71 (71%) had knowledge about cervical cancer preventive measures. Knowledge regarding HPV vaccine was 61 (63%) males, 63 (63%) females with no statistically significant association. Complete vaccination status was seen in 2 (2.04%) male students and 11 (11%) female students with a p value of 0.010 and this association was statistically significant.1 (1%) male student and 14 (14%) female student received incomplete vaccination.78 (79%) males and 91 (91%) females were willing to get vaccinated with HPV vaccine with p value 0.001, and the association was statistically significant. Conclusion: There was good knowledge among medical students regarding cervical cancer, its prevention, and HPV vaccine in both males and females. Willingness to get vaccinated in male students was less compared to female students.
Keywords: CC, Cervical cancer, HPV, Human Papilloma Virus, SDG, sustainable development goals
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024
Pages: 373 - 376
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR24930134209
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