Human papillomavirus vaccination intention among young women in Thailand

Juntasopeepun, P; Davidson, PM; Suwan, N; Phianmongkhol, Y; Srisomboon, J

Human papillomavirus vaccination intention among young women in Thailand

Juntasopeepun, P Davidson, PM

Suwan, N Phianmongkhol, Y Srisomboon, J

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Citation:: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2011, 12 (12), pp. 3213 - 3219
Issue Date:: 2011-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Juntasopeepun, P	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Davidson, PM https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-1534	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Suwan, N	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Phianmongkhol, Y	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Srisomboon, J	en_US
dc.date.issued	2011-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2011, 12 (12), pp. 3213 - 3219	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1513-7368	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/18438
dc.description.abstract	Aims: The aims of this study were to examine knowledge and beliefs regarding HPV and cervical cancer and to predict HPV vaccination intention among young women in Thailand using a cross-sectional descriptive study design. Methods: A sample of young women aged 18-24 years (n = 391) were recruited from universities/colleges located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. An online survey was carried out to obtain young women's demographic, HPV and cervical cancer-related health characteristics, knowledge, and beliefs toward HPV and cervical cancer. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine significant independent predictors of HPV vaccination intention. Findings: Five participants (1.2%) had received at least one shot of the HPV vaccine. Of 386 participants, 218 (56.5%) reported high intention to obtain the HPV vaccine. Young women's knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer was moderate. The mean knowledge score was 7.89 (SD, 3.99; range, 0-15). Knowledge was significantly and positively related to perceived susceptibility, perceived seriousness, and perceived benefits of HPV vaccination, but negatively related to perceived barriers to HPV vaccination. Participants with a higher level of knowledge were significantly more likely to obtain the vaccine. A multivariate logistic regression model identified predictors of HPV vaccination intention: recommendations from significant others, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, and feeling embarrassed about getting the HPV vaccine. Conclusions: Health education efforts are needed to promote further understanding of HPV and cervical cancer, particularly with more attention to the HPV vaccination.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Oncology & Carcinogenesis	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Humans	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Papillomaviridae	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Papillomavirus Infections	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Prognosis	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Intention	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Health Education	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adolescent	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Adult	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Patient Acceptance of Health Care	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Thailand	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Uterine Cervical Neoplasms	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Female	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Papillomavirus Vaccines	en_US
dc.subject.mesh	Young Adult	en_US
dc.title	Human papillomavirus vaccination intention among young women in Thailand	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	12	en_US
utslib.for	1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis	en_US
utslib.for	1103 Clinical Sciences	en_US
utslib.for	1117 Public Health and Health Services	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.issue	12	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	12	en_US

Abstract:

Aims: The aims of this study were to examine knowledge and beliefs regarding HPV and cervical cancer and to predict HPV vaccination intention among young women in Thailand using a cross-sectional descriptive study design. Methods: A sample of young women aged 18-24 years (n = 391) were recruited from universities/colleges located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. An online survey was carried out to obtain young women's demographic, HPV and cervical cancer-related health characteristics, knowledge, and beliefs toward HPV and cervical cancer. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine significant independent predictors of HPV vaccination intention. Findings: Five participants (1.2%) had received at least one shot of the HPV vaccine. Of 386 participants, 218 (56.5%) reported high intention to obtain the HPV vaccine. Young women's knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer was moderate. The mean knowledge score was 7.89 (SD, 3.99; range, 0-15). Knowledge was significantly and positively related to perceived susceptibility, perceived seriousness, and perceived benefits of HPV vaccination, but negatively related to perceived barriers to HPV vaccination. Participants with a higher level of knowledge were significantly more likely to obtain the vaccine. A multivariate logistic regression model identified predictors of HPV vaccination intention: recommendations from significant others, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, and feeling embarrassed about getting the HPV vaccine. Conclusions: Health education efforts are needed to promote further understanding of HPV and cervical cancer, particularly with more attention to the HPV vaccination.

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