Knowledge, Behaviours and Affecting Factors About Human Papilloma Virus and Vaccination Among University Students

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this research was to evaluate knowledge and behaviours of university students about Human Papillomavirüs (HPV) infection and the HPV vaccine. Method: This descriptive study was carried out between 05.04.2020 and 25.07.2020. The population of the research consisted of 267 international students studying in the law and engineering faculties of Near East University, and the sample group consisted of 213 international students. The data were collected through an online questionnaire developed by the researcher based on the literature review and consisting of four parts: demographic criteria, characteristics, behaviors of students regarding HPV infection and vaccine, information about HPV infection, and information about HPV vaccine. The data were analyzed using the SPSS 22.0 program and the analysis results were interpreted at the p