Theophilus Nwankwo Ogochukwu
University of Nigeria Nsukka,
Nigeria
Research Article
Vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus in Adolescent Girls: Mother’s Knowledge, Attitude, Desire and Practice in Nigeria
Author(s): Theophilus Nwankwo Ogochukwu, Jude Akabueze, Ijeoma Victoria Ezeome, Uzochukwu Uzoma Aniebue and Emmanuel Okwudili OranuTheophilus Nwankwo Ogochukwu, Jude Akabueze, Ijeoma Victoria Ezeome, Uzochukwu Uzoma Aniebue and Emmanuel Okwudili Oranu
Background: Human papillomavirus is the main causative agent of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccination targets young adolescent girls that need parents’ consent for medical interventions.
Objectives: To determine the practice of adolescent girls HPV vaccination, their mothers’ knowledge and attitude to HPV and HPV vaccination.
Methods: This cross-sectional prospective study surveyed mothers of adolescent girls (9-17 years) in Nigeria. Relevant data were obtained using semi-structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using statistics software SPSS version 17. P-value of 0.05 is considered significant.
Result: The mean age of 311 respondents was 40.4 ± 7 years. The vaccination of adolescent girls against HPV was low at 13.5% (42/311). The mothers’ awareness of HPV an.. View More»
