Examination of HPV knowledge levels of young adults between 18-30 years of age and the associated factors

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dc.contributor.authorYucel, Yasemin
dc.contributor.authorDogan, Emine K.
dc.contributor.authorKahraman, Aysenur
dc.contributor.authorAytekin, Melek S.
dc.contributor.authorAlparslan, Ozgur
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-25T14:20:25Z
dc.date.available2026-04-25T14:20:25Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.departmentSinop Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThe aim of the study was to determine the knowledge levels of young adults aged 18 to 30 regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and to identify associated and influencing factors. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted among young adults within the specified age group. The sample size was calculated using the G*Power 3.1 program, and the study was completed with 411 participants. Data were collected online between March 15, 2023, and July 1, 2023.As data collection tools, the Personal Information Form and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Knowledge Scale (HPV-KS) were used. The mean total score on the HPV-KS was found to be 14.52 +/- 7.86, indicating a moderate level of knowledge among young adults. A statistically significant relationship was found between the total score and demographic characteristics, specifically age and gender. According to regression analysis, age and gender significantly explained 3.1% of the variance in HPV knowledge levels. Additionally, a significant and positive relationship was identified between HPV knowledge levels and awareness of HPV (beta = 5.222, p < 0.001), awareness of HPV testing (beta = 1.978, p < 0.001), and awareness of the HPV vaccine (beta = 5.556, p < 0.001).In conclusion, the lack of knowledge about HPV may contribute to its continued transmission.
dc.identifier.doi10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8.11
dc.identifier.endpage122
dc.identifier.issn1118-4841
dc.identifier.issn2141-3606
dc.identifier.issue8
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0002-7836-8046
dc.identifier.pmid40856611
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105015291424
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3
dc.identifier.startpage112
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i8.11
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11486/8560
dc.identifier.volume29
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001620462500011
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ4
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWomens Health & Action Research Centre
dc.relation.ispartofAfrican Journal of Reproductive Health
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_WOS_20260420
dc.subjectHuman Papillomavirus
dc.subjectKnowledge Level
dc.subjectYoung
dc.titleExamination of HPV knowledge levels of young adults between 18-30 years of age and the associated factors
dc.typeArticle

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