Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Non communicable Diseases Research Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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MSc, Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Non-communicable Diseases Institute, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care. Non-communicable Diseases Institute, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
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Yazd Cardiovascular Research Center, Non-Communicable Diseases Research Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
10.22038/ijogi.2024.80774.6122
Abstract
" knowledge of mothers regarding human papillomavirus and HPV vaccination for their Teenage Children "
Introduction: Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the infections of the female genital tract that has serious consequences and high costs. This study was conducted with the aim of evaluating mothers' knowledge about HPV virus and its vaccination.
methods: In this descriptive study, 220 mothers with children aged 9-18 who referred to health and treatment centers in Yazd city were selected by stratified sampling method. The tool for data collection was a researcher-made questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical tests.
results: The results showed that only 5% of mothers have been vaccinated their children against HPV and 8.1% had received the vaccine themselves. Only 35% of mothers are willing to vaccinate their children and about 60% of mothers have poor knowledge about viral papilloma infection and its vaccination. Inhibiting factors include not having enough knowledge, fear of side effects, and the high cost of the vaccine, and driving factors include doctor's advice and vaccination in the presence of free government services. The main information of mothers was obtained from the internet, medical staff and friends and acquaintances.
Conclusion: Inadequate knowledge of mothers about HPV and vaccination leads to non-vaccination and recommending effective information and free government services to increase positive attitude and vaccination can be effective
Keywords: knowledge, acceptance, human papilloma virus, HPV vaccination
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