Korean J Women Health Nurs.  2007 Mar;13(1):13-20.

Study on the Knowledge of Human Papilloma Virus in Female University Students

• Kim HW
• Ahn HY

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was performed to examine the knowledge of HPV in female university students. METHOD: Participants consisted of 285 female university students(nursing major;153, others;132). A dichotomy with 20 items of HPV knowledge was developed by a researcher. RESULT: Reliability of the HPV knowledge tool was Cronbach' alpha .87, and Split-half Guttman coefficient .85. Correction rates of HPV knowledge by item ranged from 19.6 to 76.8%. There were no significant differences in HPV knowledge scores by major group or sex related characteristics.
CONCLUSION
Accurate, university wide education regarding HPV knowledge for female university students should be done regardless of the major; nursing or not. Replication studies with different ages or sex groups and application of HPV education in relation to STI prevention and cervical cancer prevention are recommended.

Keyword

Human papilloma virus; Sexually transmitted disease; Knowledge; Education

MeSH Terms

Education
Female*
Humans*
Nursing
Papilloma*
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms