Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices About HPV Vaccine: A Survey Study of Pediatric and Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents in İzmir, Türkiye

Authors : Nebahat Ermiş, Derşan Onur, Anıl Er, İlker Günay

Pages : 137-146

Doi:10.46969/EZH.1555150

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Publication Date : 2024-11-06

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) and pediatric residents in Izmir, Turkey, regarding the HPV vaccination. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional survey study was conducted in five hospitals in Izmir, Turkey, between May and July 2019. The data for this study were obtained from 299 pediatric and 126 OB/GYN residents via an online web-based questionnaire. The statistical analyses were performed using SPSS®. Results: The overall participation rate was 72%. Only 25.2% of the participating residents demonstrated adequate knowledge about the HPV vaccine. The OB/GYN residents had significantly higher knowledge scores than the pediatric residents (median [IQR] = 9.4 [8.4-10.6] vs. 8.4 [7.4-9.8], p=0.007). The vaccination rate among residents was low, with female residents having higher rates of vaccination than male residents (13.6% vs. 1.1%, p<0.01). While 68.3% of residents indicated that they would vaccinate both their sons and daughters, only 13.1% always recommended the HPV vaccine to their patients. Conclusion: This study revealed that the knowledge and vaccination rates of OB/GYN and pediatric residents regarding the HPV vaccine are insufficient. Enhancing education and support for these physician groups is crucial for improving HPV vaccination rates and reducing the prevalence of HPV-related diseases in the population.
Keywords : HPV aşısı, Pediatrist, Jinekolojist, Asistan, bilgi, tutum ve davranış