Study on the Knowledge of Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus and Preventive Behavior Intention of Female University Students |
Kim, Jung-Hyo;Park, Mi-Kyung; |
1Chosun Nursing College 2Department of Nursing, Nambu University |
일부 여대생의 자궁경부암 지식과 인유두종바이러스 지식 및 감염 예방행위의도에 관한 연구 |
김정효, 박미경 |
1조선간호대학 2남부대학교 간호학과 |
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Abstract |
Purpose This study was conducted to find out how much female university students knew about cervical cancer and Human papillomavirus (HPV) and to develop preventive behavior strategies for HPV infection. Method: In total, 511 students were involved and the assessment was done by means of cervical cancer knowledge questions, HPV knowledge questions and Alert questions. Result: The value regarding the knowledge of cervical cancer and of HPV turned out lower than the median while the degree of HPV prevention behavior intention was approximately mean. The values of the three variables, i.e. the knowledge of cervical cancer, knowledge of HPV, and the degree of preventive behavior intention were higher proportionately, showing a statistically significant difference, as the age of the subjects went higher, as long as they were nursing majors, and were more knowledgeable about HPV (p<.05). The three variables correlated positively (p<.05). Conclusion: Since the lack of knowledge with regard to cervical cancer and HPV is seen to cause a certain portion of female students to be vulnerable to the disease and lead them to a low degree of prevention, it is highly recommended to organize systematic sex education and thereby increase the willingness for preventive actions. |
Key Words:
Uterine cervical cancer, Human papillomavirus, Knowledge, intention |
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