Kosovo women's knowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, HPV vaccination, and its relation to cervical cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective of this study, the first of its kind in Kosovo, is to determine the level of Kosovo women's knowledge and awareness of HPV infection, HPV vaccination, and its relation to cervical cancer.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted from July to October 2018 at the Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hospital and University Clinical Service of Kosovo.

Results

Out of 800 questionnaires distributed, 645 were completed and returned (80.6%). Only 0.5% of women were vaccinated against HPV. The majority of respondents (66.4%) had no previous knowledge of HPV (human papillomavirus). Only 27.6% of respondents were aware that HPV is responsible for cervical cancer. About two-thirds (70.1%) of respondents had never heard of the HPV vaccine, a

SUBMITTER: Raci PZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8502331 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature