Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination and Adolescent Girls' Knowledge and Sexuality in Western Uganda:
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2015-09-01
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Abstract
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The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of human papillomavirus (HPV)
vaccination on adolescent girls’ knowledge of HPV and HPV vaccine, perception of sexual
risk and intentions for sexual debut. This cross-sectional comparative study was conducted
in Ibanda and Mbarara districts. Data was collected using a standardized self-administered
questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences computer
software. Univariate, bivariate, and logistic regression analyses were conducted with signifi cance level set at p < .05. Results showed that HPV vaccination was associated with being
knowledgeable (Crude OR: 5.26, CI: 2.32–11.93; p = 0.000). Vaccination against HPV did
not predict perception of sexual risk. Knowledge was low (only 87/385 or 22.6% of vacci nated girls were knowledgeable), but predicted perception of a high sexual risk (Adjusted
OR: 3.12, CI: 1.37–3.63; p = 0.008). HPV vaccination, knowledge and perceived sexual risk
did not predict sexual behaviour intentions. High parental communication was associated
with adolescent attitudes that support postponement of sexual debut in both bivariate and
multiple regression analyses. In conclusion, findings of this study suggest that HPV vacci nation is not likely to encourage adolescent sexual activity. Influence of knowledge on sex ual behaviour intentions was not definitively explained. Prospective cohort studies were
proposed to address the emerging questions
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Human Papillomavirus Infections (HPV), Adolescent girl, ' Knowledge and Sexuality, Western Uganda:
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Turiho AK, Muhwezi WW, Okello ES, Tumwesigye NM, Banura C, Katahoire AR. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination and Adolescent Girls' Knowledge and Sexuality in Western Uganda: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study. PLoS One. 2015 Sep 1;10(9):e0137094. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0137094. PMID: 26327322; PMCID: PMC4556485.