• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.2545-2549
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• 2013

Cervical cancer is one of the most frequent cancers in women worldwide. Persistent infection with a human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause for cervical cancer. Vaccination and Pap smear screening are the best methods for prevention of the disease. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess the knowledge and views of upper secondary school female students in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, toward prevention of cervical cancer. This study was conducted from April 2009 to September 2009 in 8 schools in Kuala Lumpur area using pre-tested and validated questionnaires. Results indicated that the respondents had low knowledge of cervical cancer and its prevention although the majority of students (80.4%) had heard about the disease. The level of knowledge of cervical cancr and its prevention was significantly higher among students from the science stream (p<0.001) compared to students from the art stream. Most students (69.3%) agreed to take the vaccination if the service was available in schools. A high percentage of students (82.2%) agreed that the vaccination should be compulsory to the students. In conclusion, most students had low knowledge of cervical cancer and its prevention but they had positive attitude toward vaccination and agreed that vaccination should be compulsory. Therefore, suitable educational programmes should be developed to improve the knowledge of secondary school students on the prevention of cervical cancer.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.107-110
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• 2014

Background: Increasing uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine should be a priority in developing countries since they suffer 88% of the world's cervical cancer burden. In many countries studies show that age at vaccination is an important determinate of parental acceptability. This study explores parental preferences on age-to-vaccinate for adolescent school-going girls. Materials and Methods: The sample was selected using a two-stage probability proportional to size cluster sampling methodology. Questionnaires were sent home with a random sample of 800 adolescent girls attending 12 schools in Mysore to be completed by parents. Descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentages and proportions were generated for independent variables and bivariate analyses (Chi square test) were used to assess the relationship between independent and appropriate age-to-vaccinate. Results: HPV vaccination acceptability was high at 71%. While 5.3% of parents felt girls should be vaccinated by 10 years or younger; 38.3% said 11-15 years; 14.8% said 16-18 years; 5.8% suggested over 19 years; and 33% didn't know. Only 2.8% of parents would not vaccinate their daughters. Conclusions: Delaying HPV vaccination until later ages may signifivantly increase uptake of the HPV vaccine in India.

• 수산해양교육연구
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.345-356
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge level of human papilloma virus and performance of anti-cervical cancer vaccine among health college student in Korea. A quantitative, descriptive design was used to study 471 students in Ulsan, recruited from April 1 to May 30, 2011. The data were analyzed SPSS program, using descriptive statistics, t-test and ANOVA. The percentage of the participants who received HPV vaccination was 4.0%. The average level of health belief and knowledge about human papilloma virus were 3.05, 5.01 points. Therefore, it is needed to reduce HPV infection through concrete educational programs and advertisement. Also, this educational programs need to include strategies the knowledge of human papilloma virus.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권21호
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• pp.9117-9123
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• 2014

Background: To evaluate the knowledge, perception and attitudes towards human papilloma virus (HPV) among pre-university students in Malaysia. Study design : In this cross sectional study, between November 2013 to March 2014, in a public university, a convenient sampling method was used. A total of 716 respondents were recruited and interviewed with a set of standard questionnaires for assessment of knowledge, perception and attitudes towards HPV and predictor variables associated with level of knowledge. Results: Almost half (48.9%) of the respondents scored less than 5 and were categorised as having poor knowledge. Three hundred and twelve (43.6%) respondents had moderate knowledge and only 54 (7.5%) respondents exhibited good knowledge with the score of 11 and above. Only 142 (20%) students perceived themselves to be vulnerable to HPV infection though 560 (78.2%) students thought that HPV infection is a serious disease. Perceived benefits and desire to be vaccinated were significantly associated with gender (p=0.000) and knowledge of HPV vaccine and cervical cancer (p=0.000). Conclusions: The level of knowledge regarding HPV among the pre-university students was low. However, student intention for vaccination increased with increasing level of knowledge. Thus, efforts to improve knowledge and awareness should be prioritised to increase uptake of the HPV vaccination programme and hence reduce morbidity and mortality from consequences of HPV infection, including cervical carcinoma.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.317-327
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• 2023

Purpose: This study investigated the influence of cervical cancer knowledge, human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge, self-efficacy, and uncertainty on the intention to engage in cervical cancer preventive behavior in HPV-infected women. Methods: This descriptive correlational study was conducted among 129 adult women aged 20 to 65 years who received positive HPV results at a general hospital in Changwon, Korea. The dataset was analyzed using descriptive statistics, the independent t-test, analysis of variance, the Pearson correlation coefficient, and multiple regression. Results: The mean score for the intention to engage in cervical cancer preventive behavior was high (4.43±0.65). This intention was significantly different according to age at first sexual intercourse (F=7.38, p=.001), HPV type (F=4.79, p=.010), vaccination (t=3.19, p=.002), and condom use (t=3.03, p=.003). The intention to engage in cervical cancer preventive behavior showed significant, weak-to-moderate positive correlations with HPV knowledge (r=.22, p=.012) and self-efficacy (r=.42, p<.001). Self-efficacy (β=.46, p<.001), first sexual intercourse at <20 years (β=.45, p<.001), first sexual intercourse at 20-24 years (β=.29, p=. 018), HPV high- and low-risk group infection (β=.26, p=.019), HPV high-risk group infection (β=.26, p=.026), and vaccination (β=.21, p=.007) significantly influenced the intention to engage in cervical cancer preventive behavior. These variables explained 34.6% of variance in intention. Conclusion: Study findings support the need to develop a program that effectively conveys accurate information about cervical cancer prevention to HPV-infected women and helps them enhance self-efficacy to boost the intention to engage in cervical cancer preventive behavior.

• 대한신경과학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.318-321
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• 2018

We describe a 44-year-old woman with paresthesia, fatigue, and palpitation, 10 days after human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. The quantitative sensory test showed abnormal detection threshold in her foot. Tilt test result indicated postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Symptoms were improved after immunomodulating therapy, pain control drug, and oral beta blocker medication. This is first case report for small fiber neuropathy and autonomic dysfunction after HPV vaccination in Korea.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.149-157
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• 2019

본 연구는 건강신념모델을 근거로 인유두종바이러스(human papillomavirus: HPV) 예방접종 행위 모형의 적합도를 검증하고자 시도되었다. 연구 대상자는 여성 청소년 어머니 285명이며, 자료 수집은 2017년 6월부터 9월까지 하였다. 자료는 SPSS 및 AMOS 프로그램을 이용하여 분석하였다. 연구결과, 여성 청소년 어머니의 지각된 유익성은 의도를 완전 매개하여 예방접종 행위에 영향을 주고, 지각된 장애성은 의도를 부분 매개하여 예방접종 행위에 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 예방접종 의도는 예방접종 행위를 예측하는 중요한 변수였고 지각된 장애성은 예방접종 행위에 가장 큰 영향요인으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과는 여성 청소년 어머니의 HPV 예방접종 과정의 이해를 증진시키고 예방접종률을 높이는 새로운 전략 개발에 도움이 될 것이다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.586-597
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• 2021

자궁경부암은 국내 여성들의 건강을 위협하는 질병으로서 우리나라에서도 매년 4천여 명의 여성이 자궁경부암 진단을 받고, 하루 평균 3명의 여성이 자궁경부암으로 사망하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 발생 증가세를 보이고 있는 군에 해당되며 2차 접종 대상인 14~26세 여성에 포함되는 여대생들을 대상으로 자궁경부암 및 자궁경부암 예방접종과 관련된 인식 조사를 실시하였다. 19명의 여대생들을 대상으로 심층 인터뷰를 진행한 결과 자궁경부암 및 자궁경부암 예방접종과 관련 되어서는 확산되지 않은 정보로 인해 자궁경부암이 중요하지 않다는 인식, 자궁경부암 관련 정보 접근의 우연성 및 부족, 발병원인이 여성들에게만 있다고 강조하는 정보의 편향성 및 용어의 문제가 있는 것으로 나타났고, 예방접종을 받지 않는 이유로는 사회적 편견, 비용, 부작용 및 막연한 두려움이 도출되었다. 연구결과 여대생들은 자궁경부암 및 예방접종과 관련되어 실질적이고 팩트 위주의 매세지, 또래 여성 및 남성도 포함된 메시지, 접근성과 노출 빈도수 높은 캠페인을 선호하는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구 결과는 발병률이 증가하고 있는 15-35세 군 여성들을 대상으로 자궁경부암 예방교육을 실시할 경우 도움이 될 수 있다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권6호
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• pp.2145-2150
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• 2015

HPV viruses are integral to the development of cervical cancer. The pathogenesis has been extensively studied. To date, numerous HPV tests and products have been developed and successfully utilized in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cervical cancer. The HPV DNA test, when combined with other routine cervical cancer screening and diagnostic tests namely exfoliative cytology, visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and colposcopy has increased the detection rate of cervical cancer. HPV DNA products could also be measured in other body fluids like urine, lymph node tissue, and serum. HPV association could also be quantified by measuring other parameters like HPV mRNA, viral load, viral integration and methylation status. Vaccination against HPV has been found to decrease the incidence of cervical cancer. Further, therapeutic vaccines for cervical cancer against HPV continue to evolve. All these findings pertaining to HPV could possibly decrease the incidence of cervical cancer in the near future. This review aims to give an overview of the HPV tests and products in use and those under trial currently.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제13권12호
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• pp.235-244
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• 2015

본 연구는 여대생의 인유두종바이러스 백신 접종에 영향을 주는 융복합적 예측요인을 알아보기 위해 시도되었다. 연구대상은 여대생 546명이며, 2013년 10월 5일부터 10월 30일까지 자료수집을 실시하였다. 연구결과를 살펴보면 백신을 접종한 여대생은 138명(25.3%)이었다. 백신 접종군과 미접종군은 종교, 자궁경부암, 인유두종바이러스 및 자궁경부암 백신에 대해 들어본 적이 있는 경우, 자궁경부암 선별 검사 경험, 인유두종바이러스 백신 지식, 건강 신념, 지각된 유익성과 장애성, 암 예방행위, 자궁경부암 예방행위에 따라 유의한 차이가 있었다. 인유두종바이러스 백신 접종에 영향을 주는 예측요인은 자궁경부암 검진 경험이 있는 군일수록(OR=34.67, 95% CI=17.19~69.92), 지각된 유익성이 높을수록(OR=1.45, 95% CI=1.17~1.81), 장애성은 낮을수록(OR=1.44, 95% CI=1.27~1.63) 백신 접종 확률이 높았다. 따라서 인유두종바이러스 백신 접종의 적정 연령을 대상으로 대국민 홍보가 필요하며, 백신 접종의 긍정적 효과를 강조하고, 장애요인을 감소시켜 백신접종을 높일 수 있도록 학교기반사업과 국가차원에서의 융복합적 지원과 중재방안이 마련되어야 할 것이다.