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.

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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.