MEASURING THE KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF LABORATORY WORKERS ABOUT HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS AND VACCINES: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Authors : Burak Ezer, Tunahan Uygun, Selin Uğraklı
Pages : 481-486
Doi:10.54005/geneltip.1630392
View : 53 | Download : 41
Publication Date : 2025-06-30
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the knowledge level of laboratory workers about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and vaccines. Material and Methods: Our study included doctors, technicians, biologists, doctoral and graduate students, and secretaries between the ages of 18-65 who actively work in biochemistry, microbiology, and pathology laboratories; 113 people accepted to fill out the survey. The HPV knowledge scale survey consists of a 22-question introductory characteristics form and a 33-question HPV knowledge level form. In our cross-sectional study, the HPV knowledge scale questionnaire consists of 5 main headings: sociodemographic data, general HPV knowledge level, knowledge status about HPV screening test, knowledge status about two types of HPV vaccines, and knowledge status about current HPV vaccines. The survey was administered via Google Forms after the necessary explanations were made. Results: While the mean HPV knowledge score was found to be statistically significantly higher in women, those with a master\\\'s degree or higher, doctors, and those who stated that they had \\\"enough knowledge\\\" about HPV (p<0.05), the mean HPV knowledge score was found to be statistically significantly lower in those working in the biochemistry unit (p<0.05). Conclusion: Healthcare workers, especially laboratory workers, should have sufficient knowledge about HPV, which can cause many pathologies including cervical cancer. Units and employees with deficiencies in their knowledge should be given the necessary training, and awareness about HPV and vaccines should be increased. Increasing health literacy is very important. By increasing the level of HPV knowledge, it is aimed to increase the level of knowledge not only of women but also of men. Information gaps regarding HPV transmission routes, vaccines and protection methods should be eliminated.
Keywords : Human Papilloma Virus, Laboratuvar Çalışanları, Bilgi Düzeyi, Aşı

ORIGINAL ARTICLE URL