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ArticleUrologia internationalis2024

Enhancing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Rates through Better Knowledge? Insights from a Survey among German Medical Students.

Cem Aksoy, Philipp Reimold, Annika Schumann, Laila Schneidewind, Philipp Karschuck, Luka Flegar, Marianne Leitsmann, Hendrik Heers, Johannes Huber, Aristeidis Zacharis and 1 more

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Cem AksoyDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Philipp ReimoldDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Annika SchumannDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Laila SchneidewindDepartment of Urology, University Medical Center Rostock, Rostock, Germany.
Philipp KarschuckDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Luka FlegarDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Marianne LeitsmannDepartment of Urology, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria.
Hendrik HeersDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Johannes HuberDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Aristeidis ZacharisDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Andreas IhrigDivision of Psychooncology, Department of General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatic, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.

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Abstract

introductionVaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) significantly reduces the risk for malignant diseases like cervix, anal, or penile cancer. However, although vaccination rates are rising, they are still too low mirroring a lack of disease awareness in the community. This study aims to evaluate knowledge about HPV vaccination as well as the vaccination rate among German medical students. MATERIAL AND

methodsMedical students were surveyed during a German medical students' sports event. The self-designed survey on HPV vaccination consisted of 24 items. The data collection was anonymous.

resultsAmong 974 participating medical students 64.9% (632) were women, 335 (34.4%) were male and 7 (0.7%) were nonbinary. Mean age was 23.1 ± 2.7 (± standard deviation; range 18-35) years. Respondents had studied mean 6.6 ± 3.3 (1-16) semesters and 39.4% (383) had completed medical education in urology. 613 (64%) respondents reported that HPV had been discussed during their studies. 7.6% (74) had never heard of HPV. In a multivariate model female gender, the knowledge about HPV, and having worked on the topic were significantly associated with being HPV-vaccinated. Older students were vaccinated less likely.

conclusionsBetter knowledge and having worked on the topic of HPV were associated with a higher vaccination rate. However, even in this highly selected group the knowledge about HPV vaccination was low. Consequently, more information and awareness campaigns on HPV vaccination are needed in Germany to increase vaccination rates.

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Papillomavirus InfectionsPapillomavirus VaccinesStudents, MedicalUterine Cervical NeoplasmsAdultFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHuman Papillomavirus VirusesHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesVaccinationYoung AdultPapillomavirus VaccinesHuman papillomavirusMedical knowledgeMedical studentsPreventionVaccination rate

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PMCPMC10994630

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