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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2025

Health Literacy and Factors Associated with HPV Vaccination among Adolescent Students: A Cross-Sectional Analytic Study.

Kunthida Bomuang, Mesa Saengkhiao, Bhunyabhadh Chaimay, Somkiattiyos Woradet, Supaporn Meksawi, Kriangsak Sukmai, Supaporn Chukraithai

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Kunthida BomuangFaculty of Health and Sport Science, Thaksin University, Phatthalung Campus, Phatthalung Province, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0006-6739-2557
Mesa SaengkhiaoFaculty of Health and Sport Science, Thaksin University, Phatthalung Campus, Phatthalung Province, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0008-3713-0067
Bhunyabhadh ChaimayFaculty of Health and Sport Science, Thaksin University, Phatthalung Campus, Phatthalung Province, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-9823-6905
Somkiattiyos WoradetFaculty of Health and Sport Science, Thaksin University, Phatthalung Campus, Phatthalung Province, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-5758-4081
Supaporn MeksawiFaculty of Health and Sport Science, Thaksin University, Phatthalung Campus, Phatthalung Province, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0005-1733-7018
Kriangsak SukmaiDepartment of Primary and Holistic Health Care, Chaloem Phra Kiat Hospital, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0009-3150-2752
Supaporn ChukraithaiDepartment of Primary and Holistic Health Care, Chaloem Phra Kiat Hospital, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand.ORCID 0009-0005-2009-4336

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backgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is a key strategy for cervical cancer prevention. Health literacy may influence vaccine uptake, but evidence among adolescents remains limited in Thailand. This study aimed to examine the association between health literacy, social support, and HPV vaccination among female secondary school students. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional analytical study was conducted between November 2024 and January 2025 in Chalerm Phrakiat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand. A total of 296 female students aged 13-18 years were included, comprising 148 unvaccinated participants and 148 vaccinated controls. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire covering demographic characteristics, health literacy (six subscales), and perceived social support and role modeling (two subscales). Logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with HPV vaccination.

resultsApproximately one-third of both groups had fair overall health literacy (33.11% and 37.84%, respectively). Participants in senior high school were significantly less likely to be vaccinated (AOR = 2.27, 95% CI: 1.37-3.76). Interestingly, participants with low knowledge and understanding were more likely to be vaccinated (AOR = 0.34, 95% CI: 0.16-0.69), while those with low communication skills were more likely to be unvaccinated (AOR = 1.91, 95% CI: 1.05-3.48). Overall health literacy was not significantly associated with vaccination status.

conclusionSpecific dimensions of health literacy, particularly knowledge and communication skills, were significantly associated with HPV vaccination. These findings highlight the need for targeted health education interventions focusing on improving communication and reinforcing key knowledge to increase vaccine uptake among adolescents.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth LiteracyPapillomavirus InfectionsPapillomavirus VaccinesStudentsUterine Cervical NeoplasmsVaccinationAdolescentCase-Control StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansPapillomaviridaePrognosisSocial SupportPapillomavirus VaccinesBehavioral determinantshealth communicationRural health servicesVaccination acceptanceYouth health promotion

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