Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Future Healthcare Workers in Serbia.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Adequate knowledge and correct attitudes about the HPV vaccine influence awareness of the importance of preventing HPV-related diseases, which is particularly important for future healthcare professionals. We aim to examine the share of correct answers and the prevalence of different attitudes about the HPV vaccine among active regular students of the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 to 30 November 2023 using a structured survey questionnaire.

Results

A total of 1760 students were included, of which 78% were female, with an average age of 21 years. Students who participated in prior HPV education) demonstrated significantly higher knowledge (81.92% vs. 65.60%, p < 0.001) and were more li

SUBMITTER: Maletin N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11768562 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature