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Rajaiezadeh M, Darvishi M, Safari A, Kazemi-Galougahi M H, Farsi Z, Nouri M. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding HPV Virus and Factors Influencing Vaccination among Nursing Students at AJA University of Medical Sciences in 2024. Paramedical Sciences and Military Health 2025; 20 (1) :11-19
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Mohammad Rajaiezadeh1 
, Mohammad Darvishi2 , Aghdas Safari3 , Mohammad Hassan Kazemi-Galougahi4 , Zahra Farsi5 , Majid Nouri *6
, Mohammad Darvishi2 , Aghdas Safari3 , Mohammad Hassan Kazemi-Galougahi4 , Zahra Farsi5 , Majid Nouri *6
1- School of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Beasat Hospital, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Gynecology, School of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Research Center AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
5- Department of Internal Surgery Nursing, School of Nursing, Research Center for Cancer Screening and Epidemiology, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
6- Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Research Center, Golestan Hospital, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,dr.majid.nouri@gmail.com
2- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Beasat Hospital, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Gynecology, School of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Department of Community Medicine, School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Research Center AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
5- Department of Internal Surgery Nursing, School of Nursing, Research Center for Cancer Screening and Epidemiology, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
6- Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Research Center, Golestan Hospital, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
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Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an oncogenic, double-stranded, non-enveloped DNA virus from the papillomavirus family. HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and can cause a variety of benign mucosal and skin lesions as well as malignant cancers. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding HPV and its vaccination among female nursing students at the Army University of Medical Sciences.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among female nursing students at the Army University of Medical Sciences using a structured questionnaire. The study evaluated students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to HPV and HPV vaccination.
Results: The mean age of participants was 21.3 years. Over 50% of students resided in dormitories, approximately 56% reported an average economic status, and about 80% were single. Additionally, 78% had never undergone a Pap smear test. More than 51% reported strong adherence to religious beliefs, and 84% had not received the HPV vaccine. On average, students demonstrated good knowledge about HPV. However, while knowledge levels were generally good, attitudes were moderate. Except for place of residence and religious beliefs, all other demographic variables showed a significant relationship with students’ knowledge levels. Factors such as age, economic status, history of vaccination, and history of Pap smear testing were significantly associated with students’ practices regarding HPV.
Conclusion: This study highlights key challenges and opportunities in improving the knowledge and attitudes of nursing students toward HPV vaccination. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and health planners to design targeted interventions to enhance HPV vaccination uptake and community health outcomes. Future research should explore the underlying causes of attitude gaps and assess intervention effectiveness.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among female nursing students at the Army University of Medical Sciences using a structured questionnaire. The study evaluated students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to HPV and HPV vaccination.
Results: The mean age of participants was 21.3 years. Over 50% of students resided in dormitories, approximately 56% reported an average economic status, and about 80% were single. Additionally, 78% had never undergone a Pap smear test. More than 51% reported strong adherence to religious beliefs, and 84% had not received the HPV vaccine. On average, students demonstrated good knowledge about HPV. However, while knowledge levels were generally good, attitudes were moderate. Except for place of residence and religious beliefs, all other demographic variables showed a significant relationship with students’ knowledge levels. Factors such as age, economic status, history of vaccination, and history of Pap smear testing were significantly associated with students’ practices regarding HPV.
Conclusion: This study highlights key challenges and opportunities in improving the knowledge and attitudes of nursing students toward HPV vaccination. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and health planners to design targeted interventions to enhance HPV vaccination uptake and community health outcomes. Future research should explore the underlying causes of attitude gaps and assess intervention effectiveness.
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Received: 2024/08/15 | Accepted: 2024/11/7 | Published: 2025/03/30
Received: 2024/08/15 | Accepted: 2024/11/7 | Published: 2025/03/30
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