Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine

Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
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ISSN: 2329-8731

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Theophilus Nwankwo Ogochukwu

Theophilus Nwankwo Ogochukwu
University of Nigeria Nsukka,
Nigeria

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  • Research Article
    Vaccination against Human Papilloma Virus in Adolescent Girls: Mother’s Knowledge, Attitude, Desire and Practice in Nigeria
    Author(s): Theophilus Nwankwo Ogochukwu, Jude Akabueze, Ijeoma Victoria Ezeome, Uzochukwu Uzoma Aniebue and Emmanuel Okwudili Oranu Theophilus Nwankwo Ogochukwu, Jude Akabueze, Ijeoma Victoria Ezeome, Uzochukwu Uzoma Aniebue and Emmanuel Okwudili Oranu

    Background: Human papillomavirus is the main causative agent of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccination targets young adolescent girls that need parents’ consent for medical interventions. Objectives: To determine the practice of adolescent girls HPV vaccination, their mothers’ knowledge and attitude to HPV and HPV vaccination. Methods: This cross-sectional prospective study surveyed mothers of adolescent girls (9-17 years) in Nigeria. Relevant data were obtained using semi-structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using statistics software SPSS version 17. P-value of 0.05 is considered significant. Result: The mean age of 311 respondents was 40.4 ± 7 years. The vaccination of adolescent girls against HPV was low at 13.5% (42/311). The mothers’ awareness of HPV an.. View More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2329-8731.1000151

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