Event Title
Knowledge of the HPV Vaccine: A Survey of GVSU Freshmen Students
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
Physician Assistant Studies
Mentor Information
Andrew Booth, bootha@gvsu.edu
Department
Physician Assistant Studies
Location
Kirkhof Center 2266
Start Date
13-4-2011 9:00 AM
End Date
13-4-2011 9:30 AM
Keywords
Health and Wellness
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge of college freshmen attending Grand Valley State University regarding the indication, purpose, safety, efficacy, and cost of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination. Knowledge of the vaccine was measured by administering a 16 question anonymous online survey. An Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) found no significant differences in mean survey scores between participant demographic variables. Chi-square analysis revealed only one significant difference (p = 0.006) pertaining to the purpose of HPV vaccination between sexually active and non-sexually active participants. This suggests that more non-sexually active participants were aware that the vaccine is most effective if administered before onset of sexual activity. Results from this study indicate that the majority of participants lacked general knowledge regarding the HPV vaccination, and future educational efforts need not be targeted towards specific demographic groups.
Knowledge of the HPV Vaccine: A Survey of GVSU Freshmen Students
Kirkhof Center 2266
The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge of college freshmen attending Grand Valley State University regarding the indication, purpose, safety, efficacy, and cost of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination. Knowledge of the vaccine was measured by administering a 16 question anonymous online survey. An Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) found no significant differences in mean survey scores between participant demographic variables. Chi-square analysis revealed only one significant difference (p = 0.006) pertaining to the purpose of HPV vaccination between sexually active and non-sexually active participants. This suggests that more non-sexually active participants were aware that the vaccine is most effective if administered before onset of sexual activity. Results from this study indicate that the majority of participants lacked general knowledge regarding the HPV vaccination, and future educational efforts need not be targeted towards specific demographic groups.