Knowledge and attitude regarding human Papillomavirus and its vaccine among women attending the antenatal care clinics at Kasr Alainy Hospital | ||||
| Microbes and Infectious Diseases | ||||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 04 July 2025 | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/mid.2025.394493.2904 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Eman Hany Elsebaie   1; Maha Al-Husseiny Ammar2; Hend Samy Ibrahim1
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| 1Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt | ||||
| 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection that can affect individuals of both genders. Despite the availability of the HPV vaccine, there are still gaps in awareness and knowledge regarding HPV and its vaccine. Therefore, this study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of women attending antenatal care clinics at Kasr Alainy Hospital towards HPV and vaccine use and evaluate their needs and facilitate the development of tailored interventions. Methods: An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted at Kasr-Alainy Hospital to assess the knowledge and attitude of women attending the antenatal care clinic towards human papillomavirus and its vaccine. An anonymous structured questionnaire was used, divided into three sections: socio-demographic data, knowledge, and attitudes. Results: A total of 142 females participated in the study, with over half (56.3%) aged 36 or younger. Most were married (90.8%), and educational levels varied, with 19% being illiterate. Knowledge of HPV was low; 56.3% had never heard of it, and only 8.5% recognized it as a sexually transmitted infection. Very few participants had undergone a Pap smear (7%) or received the HPV vaccine (1.4%), and willingness to receive the vaccine varied significantly, with 43.7% expressing interest. The study found no significant associations between knowledge scores and socio-demographic factors, though higher scores correlated with recent Pap smears and vaccine willingness. Conclusion: This study reveals notable gaps in women’s knowledge and several barriers related to HPV awareness and vaccination. Recommended interventions include antenatal education, community outreach and health training. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Human Papillomavirus; HPV Vaccine; Women' s Health; Knowledge; Attitudes | ||||
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