Abstract
Background
The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of Turkish mothers about cervix
cancer,HPV infection and vaccination.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted the mothers with children aged under 18 years
who applied pediatric outpatient clinic.Research data were collected using a face-to-face
survey includes sociodemographic characteristics of patients and mothers' knowledge
level and attitude about the vaccination for HPV and cervical cancer.
Results
The rate of mothers who stated that they knew the causes of cervical cancer was 30.3%.
Of the 71.5% mothers did not know whether there was a vaccine that protects against
cervical cancer.Of the mothers who stated to have heard about the HPV vaccine, 39.2%
said that the HPV vaccine is received at 9 years and above, 35.7% said that it could
be given to both genders, and 75% knew that the vaccine is not reimbursed. Educational
status (p < 0.001), working as a healthcare worker (p < 0.001) and the level of income (p <
0.001), were significantly correlated with the awareness of the causes of cervical
cancer in a positive direction. None of the participants vaccinated their child, 91.5%
ask for information about HPV and 67.3% stated that they might consider vaccination.
Conclusions
The development of vaccines against HPV has significantly changed the approach used
in the treatment of cervical cancer. Healthcare professionals have a great responsibility
to inform the public about the HPV vaccine.
Practice implications
Healthcare providers can use the results of this study to identify parents at risk
for vaccine hesitancy and initiate individualized education to promote on-time childhood
vaccination.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: August 27, 2022
Accepted:
August 13,
2022
Received in revised form:
August 13,
2022
Received:
May 1,
2022
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