J Korean Oncol Nurs.  2011 Nov;11(3):171-178.

Knowledge about HPV, and the Attitudes Toward HPV Vaccination among Adult Women in Asian Countries: A Literature Review

• Oh H

Abstract

PURPOSE
This literature review was conducted to provide a summary of the findings from research on knowledge and attitudes about human papilloma virus (HPV) and HPV vaccination, and studies of its actual uptake among women in Asian countries.
METHODS
The author searched the Pubmed, CINAHL, and KISS electronic databases to identify peer-reviewed articles published between 2006 and 2011.
RESULTS
Seventeen peer-reviewed studies met the inclusion criteria (13 quantitative, 4 qualitative). Findings from seven Asian countries that measured female adult's knowledge of HPV related issues and attitudes toward HPV vaccination were reviewed. Low level of knowledge about HPV and its related conditions, willingness to be vaccinated, and low uptake of vaccines were identified across the studies. Cultural barriers and social stigmatization about HPV vaccination were also discussed.
CONCLUSION
Findings from this review indicate that adult women in Asian countries are in urgent need of improving HPV related knowledge and its actual vaccination. Policy makers, health care providers, and public health educators should take into account the cultural barriers and attitudes toward HPV vaccination in the process of developing and implementing educational programs and interventions for adult women in Asian countries.

Keyword

Papillomavirus Vaccines; Knowledge; Attitude; Asia

MeSH Terms

Administrative Personnel
Adult
Asia
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Electronics
Electrons
Female
Health Personnel
Humans
Papilloma
Papillomavirus Vaccines
Public Health
Stereotyping
Vaccination
Vaccines
Viruses
Papillomavirus Vaccines
Vaccines

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