Awareness and knowledge associated to Human papillomavirus infection among university students in Morocco: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Worldwide, cervical cancer is a real health issue, however, gaps exist in the public's awareness of the causal role of Human papillomavirus (HPV) in the development of this disease. This study aims to determine the level of awareness, knowledge and the associated factors on HPV among university students in Morocco. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a descriptive and analytical aim, among students attending Ibn Zohr University, in Agadir, Morocco. An interview questionnaire was used to collect information about the participants: demographic data, awareness and level of knowledge on HPV infection, and awareness of cervical cancer. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine the associated factors with awareness and level of knowledge on HPV. A total of 479 students participa

SUBMITTER: El Mansouri N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9269923 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature