• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권12호
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• pp.4895-4900
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• 2015

Physician recommendation is an important predictor of HPV vaccine acceptance; however, physician willingness and preferences regarding HPV vaccination may be influenced by factors including patient age, vaccine type, and cost. A cross-sectional survey was administered to a convenience sample of health care providers in Da Nang, Vietnam, to evaluate awareness, perceptions about HPV and HPV vaccines, and willingness to vaccinate a female patient. Willingness to vaccinate was evaluated using a full-factorial presentation of scenarios featuring the following factors: vaccine cost (free vs 1,000,000 VND), patient age (12, 16, or 22 years), and HPV vaccine type (bivalent vs quadrivalent). Responses from 244 providers were analyzed; providers had a mean age of $34{\pm}11.9$ years; a majority were female, married, and had children of their own. Thirty-six percent specialized in obstetrics/gynecology and 24% were providers in family medicine. Of the three factors considered in conjoint analysis, vaccine cost was the most important factor in willingness to vaccinate, followed by patient age, and vaccine type. The most favorable scenario for vaccinating a female patient was when the vaccine was free, the patient was 22 years of age, and the HPV4 vaccine was described. In multivariable analysis, older age, being a physician, being married, and having children were all associated with increased willingness to recommend HPV vaccination (p<0.05). Provider willingness is an important aspect of successful HPV vaccination programs; identifying preferences and biases in recommendation patterns will highlight potential areas for education and intervention.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.2369-2378
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• 2012

Objectives: To assess knowledge of HPV and attitudes towards HPV vaccination among the general female population, government officials, and healthcare providers in China to assist the development of an effective national HPV vaccination program. Methods: A cross-sectional epidemiologic survey was conducted across 21 urban and rural sites in China using a short questionnaire. 763 government officials, 760 healthcare providers, and 11,681 women aged 15-59 years were included in the final analysis. Data were analyzed using standard descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Results: Knowledge of HPV among the general female population was low; only 24% had heard of HPV. Less than 20% of healthcare providers recognized sexually na$\ddot{i}$ve women as the most appropriate population for HPV vaccination. There was high acceptance of the HPV vaccine for all categories of respondents. Only 6% of women were willing to pay more than US $300 for the vaccine. Conclusions: Aggressive education is necessary to increase knowledge of HPV and its vaccine. Further proof of vaccine safety and efficacy and government subsidies combined with increased awareness could facilitate development and implementation of HPV vaccination in China.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.78-89
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• 2012

Objectives: Although vaccination rates have increased, problems still remain in the storage and handling of vaccines. This study focused on inspecting actual vaccine storage status and awareness, and comparing them before and after education was provided. Methods: In the primary inspection, a status survey checklist was completed by visual inspection. A questionnaire on the awareness of proper vaccine storage and handling was also administered to vaccine administrators in private medical institutions in 4 regions in Gyeongsangbuk-province. One-on-one education was then carried out, and our self-produced manual on safe vaccine storage and management methods was provided. In the secondary inspection, the investigators visited the same medical institutions and used the same questionnaire and checklist used during the primary inspection. The results before and after education were compared, by treating each appropriate answer as 1 point. Results: The average checklists score was 9.74 (out of 15 points), which increased significantly after education was provided (by 0.84, p<0.001). The participants demonstrated improved practices in recording storage temperatures(p=0.016), storing vaccines in the center of the refrigerator (p=0.004), storing vaccines with other medication and nonmedical items (p=0.031) after education. The average score calculated from the questionnaires was 10.48 (out of 14points), which increased after education (by 1.03, p<0.001). Conclusions: This study suggests that vaccine storage practices and awareness are inadequate, but can be partially improved by providing relevant education. Repetitive education and policy-making are required to store vaccines safely because one-off education and unenforced guidelines offer limited efficacy.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.1837-1843
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• 2014

Background: No studies on male attitudes towards HPV and HPV vaccination have been conducted in Japan, and little is known globally whether attitudes of single fathers differ to those living with a female partner. This exploratory study assessed whether Japanese fathers were likely to have their daughter vaccinated against HPV in a publically funded program and whether any differences existed regarding attitudes and knowledge about HPV according to marital status. Materials and Methods: Subjects were 27 fathers (16 single; 11 married) who took part in a study on HPV vaccine acceptability aimed at primary caregivers of girls aged 11-14 yrs in three Japanese cities between July and December 2010. Results: Knowledge about HPV was extremely poor (mean score out of 13 being $2.74{\pm}3.22$) with only one (3.7%) participant believing he had been infected with HPV and most (81.4%) believing they had no or low future risk. No difference existed regarding knowledge or awareness of HPV according to marital status. Concerning perceived risk for daughters, single fathers were significantly more likely to believe their daughter was at risk for both HPV (87.5% versus 36.4%; p=0.01) and cervical cancer (75.0% versus 27.3%; p=0.02). Acceptability of free HPV vaccination was high at 92% with no difference according to marital status, however single fathers were significantly more likely (p=0.01) to pay when vaccination came at a cost. Concerns specific to single fathers included explaining the sexual nature of HPV and taking a daughter to a gynecologist to be vaccinated. Conclusions: Knowledge about HPV among Japanese fathers is poor, but HPV vaccine acceptability is high and does not differ by marital status. Providing sexual health education in schools that addresses lack of knowledge about HPV as well as information preferences expressed by single fathers, may not only increase HPV vaccine acceptance, but also actively involve men in cervical cancer prevention strategies. However, further large-scale quantitative studies are needed.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.127-137
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• 2017

본 연구는 중소병원에 근무하는 의료기사의 병원감염관리에 대한 인식과 수행정도를 확인하기 위한 연구이다. 의료기사(임상병리사, 방사선사, 물리치료사) 235명을 대상으로 하였으며 통계적 처리는 SPSS Ver.23.0으로 평균과 표준편차, 분산분석, 회귀분석을 실시하였다. 연구결과, 감염관리가 제대로 수행되지 않는 주원인은 전문가 부재($3.17{\pm}1.18$)이며, 감염관리에 대한 인지도보다 수행도가 통계적으로 유의하게 낮았다. 감염사고 후 아무런 조치를 하지 않았다40.0%(94명)가 가장 높았으며, 소독 검사 예방접종 후 부서장에게 보고는 표준화회귀계수 베타가 -0.265, p=0.025로 유의한 음(-)의 영향을 미쳤다. 감염관리 수준은 교육여부 및 감염관리지침여부와 유의한 양의 상관관계를 보였다. 따라서 중소병원 의료기사들의 감염관리에 대한 전문인력, 교육, 감염관리지침 등의 필요성을 확인하였으며 이를 통해서 더욱더 효율적인 감염관리가 가능해질 것으로 사료된다.

• Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.82-84
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• 2023

There were growing reports of herpes zoster reactivation after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination, including a more severe form, herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO). A 35-year-old male presented HZO in his left V1 dermatome 10 days after his COVID-19 vaccine booster with Moderna (messenger RNA-1273). He had no history of chronic disease, immunocompromised, autoimmune, malignancy, or long-term immunosuppressive drug use. The rash improved without any further complications after being treated with oral valacyclovir for 7 days. This was a unique case of HZO after the COVID-19 vaccine in a booster setting in healthy younger adults. The association of herpes zoster after a COVID vaccine remained inconclusive and potentially coincidental, especially without the known risk factor. However, we would like to add a report to increase awareness among physicians and the general population, for early recognition and treatment with an antiviral.

• 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.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권8호
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• pp.3835-3840
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• 2012

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the practice and associated factors of HPV vaccine among school girls in Melaka, Malaysia. Methodology: A total number of 612 secondary school girls participated in this study. The questionnaire consists of 38 questions which included 3 sections. The first section is about socio-demography. The Second section is about knowledge and awareness of HPV vaccines. The third section is about practices with associated barriers of HPV vaccination. Verbal consent was obtained from all participants, and data were analyzed using SPSS 13. Results: A total number of 612 secondary school girl students participated in this study. The mean age was $13.93{\pm}SD$ (1.09); minimum age was 13 years old and maximum was 17 years old. The majority of them was Malay, from rural areas and had a family monthly income of RM 3000 or less (91.8%, 53.1%, 69.6%; respectively). The majority of the parents of the school girls were with secondary education level (56.4%). The majority of the participants did not have a family history of cervical cancer (99.0%). The prevalence of HPV vaccination was 77.9% among school girls in Melaka. The majority of the participants were vaccinated in their schools (77.0%). About 69% knew about cervical cancer and 77.6% had ever heard about HPV vaccine. Regarding the factors that influence the practice of uptake HPV vaccine, they were age, race, income, parents' education, knowledge about cervical cancer, heard about HPV vaccine and place of getting the vaccine (p<0.001). Conclusions: The prevalence of HPV vaccine among school girls is high. Age, race, income, parents' education, knowledge about cervical cancer, heard about HPV vaccine and place of getting the vaccine were the significant factors that influence the practice of uptake HPV vaccine among school girls.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제16권13호
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• pp.5415-5420
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• 2015

Background: The present study was designed to ascertain knowledge about HPV, cervical cancer (CC) and the Pap test among female dental students of Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hyderabad, India. Materials and Methods: A self-administered questionnaire covering demographic details, knowledge relating to human papilloma virus (HPV) (8 items), cervical cancer (4 items) and the Pap smear (6 items) was employed. Responses were coded as "True, False and Don't Know". Mean and standard deviation (SD) for correct answers and levels of knowledge were determined. Results: Based on the year of study, significant differences in knowledge of HPV werenoted for questions on symptoms (p=0.01); transmission from asymptomatic partners (p=0.002); treatment with antibiotics (p=0.002); start of sexual activity (p=0.004); and recommended age for HPV vaccination (p=0.01). For knowledge regarding CC, significance was observed for the age group being affected (p=0.008) and symptoms of the disease in early stages (p=0.001). Indications for Pap smear tests like symptoms' of vaginal discharge (p=0.002), marital status (p=0.01) and women with children (p=0.02) had significant difference based on the year of study. Based on religion, transmission of HPV via pregnancy, HPV related diseases except CC and preventive measures except condom use and oral contraceptives showed significant differences. However, significant variation with religion was observed only for two preventive measures of CC (Pap test; p=0.004) and HPV vaccination (p=0.003). Likewise, only the frequency of Pap test showed a significant difference for religion (p=0.001). Conclusions: This study emphasizes the lack of awareness with regard to HPV, CC and screening with pap smear even among health professionals. Hence, regular health campaigns are essential to reduce the disease burden.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.233-239
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• 2008

본 연구는 진료의 특성상 B형 간염에 노출될 위험성이 매우 높은 치과진료실에서 근무하는 치과위생사와 치위생과 학생의 B형 간염에 대한 지식과 인식에 대한 설문조사를 실시하여 B형 간염에 대한 예방과 감염관리에 대한 기초 자료를 제공하고자 연구를 실시하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 현재 자신의 B형 간염에 대한 HBsAg과 HBsAb 상태 인식은 치과위생사 115명(32.5%)으로 치위생과 학생 57명(15.6%)보다 높게 나타나 통계학적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p=.000). 2. B형 간염 예방접종 유무 조사에서 치과위생사는 254명(71.8%), 치위생과 학생은 173명(47.3%)이 받았다고 응답했으며, 치과위생사가 치위생과 학생보다 높게 나타났으며, 통계학적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p=.000). 3. B형 간염 예방 접종을 받은 사람 가운데 언제 접종했는지 접종시기를 물은 결과 '5년 이내'라고 응답한 경우는 치과위생사 158명(62.2%), 치위생과 학생 70명(40.5%)으로 치과위생사가 높게 나타나, B형 간염에 대한 인식을 치과위생사가 높게 하고 있었으며, 3회 완전접종 여부는 치과위생사는 130명(51.2%)이, 치위생과 학생은 44명(25.4%)이 받은 것으로 나타나 치과위생사가 높게 나타났다(p=.000). B형 간염 예방접종 후 항체형성여부를 확인했는지를 묻는 질문에 치과위생사는 152명(59.8%)이, 치위생과 학생은 44명(25.4%)이 응답 해 치과위생사가 높게 나타났다(p=.000). 4. B형 간염에 대한 감염 경로를 어느 정도 알고 있는지 확인한 결과 혈액에 의해서(p=.030), 성관계(p=.000), 오염된 주사바늘(p=.003), 양성인 어머니 출산과정(p=.000), 칫솔과 면도기(p=.000), 술잔 돌리기(p=.000)에 의해서 등 항목에서 치과위생사가 치위생과 학생들에 비해 유의하게 높은 것으로 나타났다. 5. 치과위생사와 치위생과 학생의 건강 정도에 따른 B형 간염 감염 경로에 대한 지식 차이는 '건강하지 않은 경우' 치과위생사($5.12{\pm}1.36$)와 치위생과 학생($4.60{\pm}1.55$) 모두에서 B형 간염에 대한 지식정도가 높은 것으로 조사되었으며, 그 다음은 '보통이다'와 '건강하다' 순으로 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다. (p=.001). 6. B형 간염과 관련하여 가족의 기왕력에 대한 인식률을 조사한 결과 간질환을 앓고 있는 사람이 있다는 항목에 치과위생사는 14명(4.0%)이, 치위생과 학생은 9명(2.5%)이 응답했으며, 간질환을 앓은 경험이 있는 사람이 있다는 항목에는 치과위생사 3명(0.8%), 학생 7명(1.9%)이, 그리고 간질환으로 사망한 사람이 있다는 항목에는 치과위생사 12명(3.4%), 학생 16명(4.4%)이 응답하여 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다.