Deriemaeker H, Michielsen D, Reichman G, Devroey D, Cammu H. Knowledge about human papillomavirus and the human papillomavirus vaccine in Belgian students. Cent European J Urol 2014; 67: 410-417.
Eerste auteur: Deriemaeker H
Jaar: 2014
Type: Publicatie
Abstract:
Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the knowledge of university students with respect to the human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV-vaccination.
Material and Methods: During a period of two months we administrated an online questionnaire to 3332 students of the Free University of Brussels. Of the 433 completed questionnaires, 346 were included and formed the study group.
Results: Of the 346 included questionnaires (76% female), the majority were completed by medical students. Ninety-five percent of all medical students were aware of the existence of HPV while 92% knew of the possibility to be vaccinated against the virus. Ninety percent of them were aware of the causal relationship between HPV infection and cervical cancer. Less than half of the medical students were aware that HPV can cause anogenital cancers, and only 28% knew that HPV-vaccination could protect them against genital warts.
Conclusion: The majority of students were aware of the existence of the human papilloma virus, its morbid potential and the HPV-vaccination.
Trefwoorden: HPV