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Kim and Ahn: Study on the Knowledge of Human Papilloma Virus in Female University Students
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Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing

Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing 2007; 13(1): 13-20.

Published online: 22 May 2013

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2007.13.1.13

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

Hae Won Kim1, Hye Young Ahn2

1Professor, Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Kwandong University, Korea.

2Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Eulji University, Korea.

Address reprint requests to: Ahn, Hye Young(Corresponding Author). Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Eulji University, 143-5 Yongdoo-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon city 301-832, Korea. Tel: 82-42-259-1715, C.P.: 82-16-463-6558, Fax: 82-42-259-1709, ahanaya@eulji.ac.kr

Received 1 February 2007       Accepted 12 March 2007

Copyright © 2007 Korean Academy of Women's Health Nursing

Abstract

Purpose

This study was performed to examine the knowledge of HPV in female university students.

Methods

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.

Results

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.

Conclusions

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.

Keywords: Human papilloma virus, Sexually transmitted disease, Knowledge, Education

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