Northwest University Buntain School of Nursing Nursing Research 4562 December 12, 2013
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Northwest UniversityBuntain School of NursingNursing Research 4562December 12, 2013
Introduction/Background There has been a lack of knowledge in
college-aged females regarding the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).
Purpose To assess the knowledge that female
dormitory residents at small Christian University have about HPV.
Research Question Is there a knowledge deficit about HPV
for female students living in the dorms?
Literature Review “Even a basic understanding of HPV risk
factors, methods of its transmission, and the virus’ role in cervical cancer was low to nonexistent in populations near and far” (Sandfort & Pleasant, 2009).
In a study done by Kispert & McGrath, “99.7% of women diagnosed with cervical cancer developed the cancer from HPV, and 44.8% of HPV was found in women between the ages of 20-24 years old” (2009).
Instruments Questionnaire
› Age› Previous Education› Knowledge
› Source of Knowledge
› Transmission › Who is
susceptible› Misconceptions…
• This research study was approved by the NU IRB
Survey
Procedures Non-experimental, non-probability
convenience sample was taken Cross-sectional, within subjects Questionnaire distributed in university
women’s dormitory halls
Sample Population represented: 312 women
residing in dormitory halls at small Christian college in suburb of Seattle
150 questionnaires distributed, 33 returned
Demographics 18-24 year old females Previous Education: High-school
Diploma› Homeschooled, Private, Public, Charter,
etc.
Demographics
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Frien
ds
Health
Class
Own pers
onal
Paren
tsSc
hool TV
Vacci
natio
n048
1216
5
17
2
15
611 11
61
Count of how/where did you learn?
Combination Home Private Public
7
35
18
Count of Previous Education
Results
618%
2782%
Do you know what HPV is?
NY
1; 3%
23; 70%
9; 27%
Who is susceptible?
/Bothfemale
Results
Not likely Somewhat likely
Likely Very Likely No Response0
5
10
15
78
13
4 1
"Having HPV means I would always have to take medi-
cation"Total
Not Likely Somewhat Likely Likely Very Likely /0
2
4
6
8
10
12
3
1110
8
1
"HPV causes cervical cancer"
Results
Not Likely Somewhat Likely Likely Very Likely No Response02468
10121416
6
1412
1 1
"Having HPV would mean that I would always need medical treatment"
Not Likely Somewhat Likely
Likely Very Likely No Response02468
10121416
6
1412
1 1
"Having HPV would mean that I would always need medical treatment"
Results
Not Likely Somewhat Likely
Likely Very Likely No Response02468
101214 13
9
46
1
"If I had HPV, it would last my entire life"
Not Likely Somewhat Likely Likely No Response0
4
8
12
16
20 18
10
41
"If I had HPV, there would be nothing I could do about it"
Results
Not Likely Somewhat Likely Likely Very Likely No Response02468
10121416
6
15
8
32
"If I had HPV, it could be cured"
Not Likely Somewhat Likely
Likely Very Likely No Response02468
101214
8
13
56
1
"I could die from HPV"
Limitations Reliance on self-reporting
› Extraneous variables in style of response Factors affecting honesty of responses:
› Sensitive topic› Stigmas
Limited sample size
Implications for Nursing Findings indicate a need for education
about HPV among the female university students
In the future, HPV education by nurses and other medical professionals should specifically target 18-24 year old female college students.
Questions?
Thank you’s… Professor Barsness Northwest
University IRB Sarah Jobson
Dormitory RA’s Participants
References
Caron, R., Kispert, E., & McGrath, R. (2009). Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine: attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs of at-risk women. Internet Journal Of Health, 9(2).
Sandfort, J., & Pleasant, A. (2009). Knowledge, attitudes, and informational behaviors of college students in regard to the human papillomavirus. Journal of American College Health, 58(2), 141-149. doi: http://dx.doi.org.nu.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/07448480903221368