Knowledge and beliefs regarding human papillomavirus among college nursing students at a minority-serving institution.

ABSTRACT: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death in US women, with Hispanic women at higher risk of mortality than non-Hispanic white women. While the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine represents substantial progress towards cervical cancer prevention, little is currently known about Hispanic student's beliefs regarding the HPV vaccine. To assess the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs of college students in the US-Mexico border region following the release of the HPV vaccine for both males and females. This survey was conducted using a convenience sample were participants were recruited from pre-nursing and nursing courses. The self-administered questionnaire ascertained HPV vaccination status, and knowledge and beliefs regarding the HPV vaccine. 202 male and female students responde

SUBMITTER: Schmotzer GL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5501286 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature