Knowledge of human papillomavirus infection and its prevention among adolescents and parents in the greater Milan area, Northern Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In order to be widely accepted by users, the implementation of a new health intervention requires them to be adequately informed about its clinical importance, benefits and risks. The aim of this study was to provide data on the knowledge of Italian adolescents and parents concerning human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and its prevention in order to allow the development of adequate training programmes.

Methods

Between 2 May and 15 June 2008, we made a cross-sectional survey of 863 high school students and 2,331 parents of middle and high school students using two anonymously completed questionnaires covering the knowledge of HPV infection and related diseases, and attitudes to vaccinations. The approached schools were a convenience sample of the schools of the g

SUBMITTER: Pelucchi C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2901377 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature