Investigation of Nursing Students` Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus

Authors : Şeyda Saydamlı, İrem Hitay, Muhammed Nasrullah Er, Hakan Çolak

Pages : 187-201

Doi:10.70479/thdd.1811980

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Publication Date : 2025-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge about the human papillomavirus among nursing students at the undergraduate level. Materials and Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study included a sample of 120 students enrolled in the nursing department of a foundation university who agreed to participate in the study. Based on the sample calculation, at least 80 participants were required, and 120 students participated in the study, forming the sample. Results: The mean knowledge level of nursing students regarding human papillomavirus was found to be 14.10, indicating that the participants\\\' Human Papillomavirus Scale level was low (X ̄ =14,10±S.D.=6,92). The analyses revealed no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) between the level of the Human Papilloma Virus Scale and the variables of age, class, marital status, place of upbringing, current place of residence, knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases, regular sexual life, and taking any precautions against infectious diseases. The gender variable was the only one to demonstrate a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study revealed that nursing students have a low level of knowledge about HPV. Female participants (X̄=15) had more knowledge about HPV than male participants (X̄=11.93). The study indicated a need for further education among nursing students.
Keywords : Hemşirelik öğrencileri, HPV, Human Papilloma Virüs bilgisi

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