Knowledge and Attitude About HPV Vaccines Among Women
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Knowledge
- Sponsor
- Universidade Cidade de Sao Paulo
- Enrollment
- 200
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Incorrect knowledge about HPV vaccines was detected on more than 50% women, however the attitude to accept the HPV vaccine was improved after educative intervention.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 16 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to analyze the knowledge and attitude about HPV vaccines among Brazilian women after an educative intervention. The knowledge was measured on sexual behavior and HPV infection. The attitude was measured on acceptance of vaccines.
Detailed Description
Two hundred Brazilian women were selected ranged 18 to 30 years old. They were randomized on two groups: 1) One hundred received a brief educative intervention about HPV infection and vaccines and answered a questionaire about sexual behavior, HPV infection and vaccines and 2)one hundred not received anything and answered the same questionaire.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •healthy women
Exclusion Criteria
- •previous CIN or cervical cancer treatment
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Incorrect knowledge about HPV vaccines was detected on more than 50% women, however the attitude to accept the HPV vaccine was improved after educative intervention.
Time Frame: 2 years
Secondary Outcomes
- The acceptance of HPV vaccines by the women was depended on the sponsor by the public heath services(2 years)