Almatrafi Rawabi S, Kamel Shady, Algarni Abdulaziz D, Almatrafi Nisrin S, Aledrisi Maryam K, Algarni Mohammad D, Alsalami Ohud A, Alrashidi Mishari M
Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU.
Saudi Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, SAU.
Cureus. 2024 Jul 19;16(7):e64957. doi: 10.7759/cureus.64957. eCollection 2024 Jul.
The objectives were to assess the effectiveness of the educational program in enhancing students' understanding of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, correcting misconceptions, and increasing overall awareness. Additionally, the study aimed to identify factors influencing knowledge improvement and willingness to be vaccinated against HPV, including prior knowledge, information sources, session attendance, and school type.
In this study, 148 participants were enrolled from secondary schools in Saudi Arabia, and data were collected through pre- and post-educational session assessments, logistic regression analyses, and qualitative investigations. Educational sessions focused on key aspects of the HPV vaccine, including its preventive benefits, administration details, and side effects, tailored to address common misconceptions and enhance understanding among students.
The study revealed significant improvements in students' knowledge post-educational sessions, particularly in key areas such as cervical cancer prevention, gender recommendations, vaccine administration, and side effect awareness. Prior knowledge, information sources, session attendance, and school type significantly influenced knowledge enhancement and willingness to be vaccinated against HPV. The qualitative analysis provided additional insights into challenges, perceptions, and misconceptions surrounding HPV vaccination, underlining the significance of targeted education and cultural sensitivity in promoting vaccination uptake.
The findings underscored the effectiveness of the educational intervention in enhancing HPV vaccine awareness, dispelling myths, and fostering informed decision-making among Saudi Arabian adolescent populations. The study emphasizes the critical role of tailored educational programs in correcting misconceptions, promoting accurate knowledge, and ultimately increasing vaccination acceptance for improved public health outcomes and disease prevention efforts. Ongoing efforts are essential to sustain and expand educational initiatives to enhance HPV vaccine understanding and adolescent uptake.
本研究旨在评估该教育项目在增强学生对人乳头瘤病毒（HPV）疫苗的理解、纠正误解以及提高总体认知方面的有效性。此外，该研究还旨在确定影响知识提升和HPV疫苗接种意愿的因素，包括先前知识、信息来源、课程参与情况和学校类型。
在本研究中，从沙特阿拉伯的中学招募了148名参与者，并通过教育课程前后评估、逻辑回归分析和定性调查收集数据。教育课程聚焦于HPV疫苗的关键方面，包括其预防益处、接种细节和副作用，旨在解决常见误解并增强学生的理解。
研究显示，教育课程结束后，学生的知识有显著提高，特别是在宫颈癌预防、性别建议、疫苗接种和副作用认知等关键领域。先前知识、信息来源、课程参与情况和学校类型对知识提升和HPV疫苗接种意愿有显著影响。定性分析为围绕HPV疫苗接种的挑战、看法和误解提供了更多见解，强调了针对性教育和文化敏感性在促进疫苗接种方面的重要性。
研究结果强调了教育干预在提高沙特阿拉伯青少年人群对HPV疫苗的认知、消除误解以及促进明智决策方面的有效性。该研究强调了量身定制的教育项目在纠正误解、推广准确知识以及最终提高疫苗接种接受度以改善公共卫生结果和疾病预防工作方面的关键作用。持续努力对于维持和扩大教育举措以增强对HPV疫苗的理解和青少年接种率至关重要。
