Human papillomavirus vaccine administration among women in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey: prevalence and barriers

Human papillomavirus vaccine administration among women in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey: prevalence and barriers

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are very effective in preventing HPV infection and related diseases. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of the HPV vaccine administration and barriers to vaccination among women aged 15-49 years. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 401 women aged...

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Published in:European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Vol. 27; no. 8; p. 3526
Main Authors: Mete, B, Utuk, F A, Demirhindi, H, Inaltekin, A, Tanır, F, Kara, E, Nazlıcan, E
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Italy 01-04-2023
Subjects:
Adult
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Human Papillomavirus Viruses
Humans
Papillomavirus Infections - epidemiology
Papillomavirus Infections - prevention & control
Papillomavirus Vaccines
Prevalence
Turkey - epidemiology
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Vaccination
Young Adult
Turkey
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Summary:Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are very effective in preventing HPV infection and related diseases. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of the HPV vaccine administration and barriers to vaccination among women aged 15-49 years. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 401 women aged 15-49 years. The prevalence of women who received the HPV vaccine, their knowledge about HPV in general, HPV screening tests, HPV vaccine and the current HPV vaccination program were evaluated. Barriers to getting the HPV vaccine were questioned. The mean age of women who had received the HPV vaccine was 30.87±8.89 and the mean age at the first sexual intercourse was 22 years. 3.2% of women received HPV vaccine. The most important factor impeding the vaccination was unawareness of the HPV vaccine and the high cost of the vaccine. If the vaccine was free, most (81.2%) of the participants stated that they would vaccinate themselves and their children (72.8%). The highest lack of information was observed about the vaccination program and vaccinated women were more informed about HPV, HPV screening tests, HPV vaccine and the vaccination program. The increase in the knowledge about the HPV vaccination program increased the probability of getting vaccinated by an odds ratio (OR) of 4.43 times. The most important barriers to HPV vaccination were the lack of public funding for vaccines and the lack of information. We recommend increasing educational activities on the HPV vaccination program and public funding of vaccination.
ISSN:2284-0729
DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202304_32126