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

Volume 2, Issue 10

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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