
Factors Associated with Pre- and Post-Educational Intervention Knowledge Levels of HPV and Cervical Cancer Among the Male and Female University Students, Northwest Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Meera Indracanti,
Nega Berhane,
Tigist Minyamer
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
cancer management and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1179-1322
DOI - 10.2147/cmar.s326544
Subject(s) - medicine , cervical cancer , logistic regression , demography , intervention (counseling) , statistical significance , hpv infection , gynecology , health education , family medicine , cancer , public health , nursing , sociology
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are sexually transmitted and most frequently associated with cervical cancer in women, but they are also a public health concern in men. There is rising evidence that HPV's role in other cancers, such as anal, vulva, vaginal, penis, head, and neck cancers. The present study aimed to understand the factors associated with HPV and cervical cancer knowledge levels of university students before and after an educational intervention.