College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA.
College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA.
J Am Coll Health. 2022 Jan;70(1):240-247. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1740232. Epub 2020 Apr 2.
Half of new human papilloma virus ( (HPV)) infections occur between the ages of 15 and 24. As preventive measures are underutilized globally; international university students are at particular risk for HPV infection and sequelae. The study aim was to explore HPV knowledge and preventive behaviors in this population. Eighty-one undergraduate and graduate international university students (49 females, 32 males) at a southeastern university. Exploratory sequential mixed methods guided by the Health Belief Model. Integrated qualitative/quantitative data revealed four themes mapped to relevant HBM constructs: ; and Over half believed they were not at risk for HPV/sequelae. Only a quarter had received HPV vaccination. International university students represent an important catch-up population for HPV screening/vaccination. Results can be used to design and tailor interventions for this vulnerable population.
一半的新人类乳头瘤病毒(HPV)感染发生在 15 至 24 岁之间。由于预防措施在全球范围内未得到充分利用;国际大学生特别容易感染 HPV 并出现相关后遗症。本研究旨在探讨这一人群的 HPV 知识和预防行为。 在东南部一所大学的 81 名本科和研究生国际大学生(49 名女性,32 名男性)中进行了这项研究。 研究方法是根据健康信念模型进行探索性顺序混合方法。 综合定性/定量数据揭示了四个主题,这些主题与相关的 HBM 结构相对应: ; 超过一半的人认为他们没有感染 HPV/后遗症的风险。只有四分之一的人接种了 HPV 疫苗。 国际大学生是 HPV 筛查/疫苗接种的一个重要追赶人群。研究结果可用于为这一脆弱人群设计和定制干预措施。