Virology & Immunology Journal (VIJ)

ISSN: 2577-4379

Research Article

Knowledge Attitudes and Behavior of Parents towards Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine in Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Adolescent Girls in Botswana

Authors: Senatla KT and Dolamo BL

DOI: 10.23880/vij-16000195

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of parents towards HPV and HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer in girls aged 9 to 13 years and HPV vaccine uptake in Sefhare, Botswana. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2017 among 100 parents of adolescent girls of ages 9-13 years living in four wards of Sefhare village. Data was collected using a questionnaire in face-to-face interviews. Data was analysed using SPSS version 19.The study found a high level (71.8%) of knowledge about HPV infection, cervical cancer and HPV vaccine and a positive attitude (81.5%) and behaviour (62%) towards the HPV vaccine.

Keywords: Adolescent; Attitude; Behaviour; Cervical Cancer; Human Papilloma Virus (HPV); HPV Vaccine; Knowledge; Parents

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