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Title: | Household survey on Human Papilloma Virus vaccine awareness among women of reproductive age in Ibadan, Nigeria |
Authors: | Morliasoii-Bcllo1, I.O Wallis, S Adedokun, B AdewoIe, I.F |
Keywords: | HPV vaccine/vaccination Awareness Africa Women |
Issue Date: | 2015 |
Publisher: | COLLEGE OF MEDICINE |
Citation: | Afr. J. Med. Med. Sci. (2015) 44:61-69. |
Abstract: | Background: Cervical cancer is the commonest female genital tract malignancy associated with high mortality in sub-Saharan Africa due to poor prevention plan. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a necessary cause of cervical cancer, and the infection is vaccine preventable. Since the introduction of HPV vaccine, robust community surveys on awareness of the vaccine that capture end-users perspective is scarce. The aim of this study is to determine HPV vaccine awareness among women of reproductive age group. Methods: This was a household survey that used multi-stage random sampling conducted amongst 1002 women aged 18-4 9 years from August to September 2012 in Mokola area, Ibadan, south western Nigeria. A self-administered pre-tested questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariable analyses were performed, and statistical significance was set at 95% confidence level. Results: The mean age was 29.8 ± 8.2 years and 49.9% had female children. Only 4.6% had heard of HPV vaccine. A significantly higher odds of HPV vaccine awareness was found among highly skilled women, those initiating sexual intercourse at older ages; women with multiple sexual partners and those aware that cervical cancer is preventable. Conclusion: The awareness of HPV vaccine is low. Policies and programs that will improve awareness utilising culturally sensitive messages are imperative. |
Description: | Article |
URI: | http://adhlui.com.ui.edu.ng/jspui/handle/123456789/2719 |
ISSN: | 1116-4077 |
Appears in Collections: | African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences |
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