Human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge, beliefs, and vaccine uptake among United States and international college students. Issue 8 (17th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Karki, Ishu; Dobbs, Page D.; Larson, Daniel; Maness, Sarah B.
• Is Part Of: Journal of American college health. Volume 70:Issue 8(2022)
• Page Start: 2483
• Page End: 2490
• Publication Date: 2022-11-17
• Subjects: College students -- HPV knowledge -- HPV vaccine -- human papillomavirus -- international students; College students -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; College students -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; College students -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Health promotion services -- Periodicals; 362.10883781980973
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1865982
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0744-8481

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare knowledge about human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine, college student's beliefs toward HPV, and HPV vaccine uptake between US and international college students studying in the US. Participants : The study was conducted using a sample (N = 588) of college students from a university in the South Central US. Methods : Study measures was derived from previously validated measures. Data were collected via an online survey using Qualtrics. Results : Significant differences were found in HPV awareness, HPV vaccine awareness, and HPV vaccine uptake between US and international college students. Conclusion : This study showed existing disparities between US and international college students regarding HPV and HPV vaccine awareness, and HPV vaccine uptake. College health centers can play a crucial role in raising awareness of HPV and HPV vaccination rates by organizing various intervention programs to reduce these disparities.