Knowledge, Attitude &practice on Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination Among Healthcare Providers and General Population

NCT06743880 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: KAP ON HPV vaccination
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 323
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

• Cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection with certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a very common virus transmitted through sexual activity.
• HPV infections can lead to the development of precancerous lesions on the cervix, which if left untreated, can progress to invasive cervical cancer over time.
• Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in Egypt, after breast cancer.
• According to the latest available data, the age-standardized incidence rate of cervical cancer in Egypt is approximately 6.3 per 100,000 women.
• However, the actual burden of cervical cancer in Egypt is likely underestimated, as many cases may go undetected or unreported, especially in rural and underserved areas. The main objectives of this KAP study are:
• To assess the level of knowledge about HPV and HPV vaccination among the target population.
• To investigate the attitudes and perceptions towards HPV vaccination.
• To identify the current practices and uptake of HPV vaccination.
• To explore the factors influencing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to HPV vaccination.

Conditions

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine

Keywords

Knowledge,attitude &practice

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Knowledge about HPV

  Proportion of participants with adequate knowledge about HPV

  baseline

• Knowledge about HPV Vaccination

  Proportion of participants with adequate knowledge about the HPV vaccine

  baseline

Study Arms (1)

health care provider group

\- Healthcare providers at the Gynecologic Oncology Unit have direct interactions with patients and can significantly influence their knowledge, attitudes, and decision-making regarding HPV vaccination.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 9 Years - 79 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers employed in the Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Family Medicine departments at Assiut University Hospital.

You may qualify if:

• \. general population:
• Eligibility criteria:
• Age: 9-79 years old
• patients and their relatives
• Attending the Obstetrics and Gynecology, or Family Medicine clinics at Assiut University Hospital
• Recruitment strategy:
• Using a systematic random sampling method, every nth patient (based on the average patient load) will be approached and invited to participate in the study.
• The target sample size for patients is a minimum of 384 participants.
• \. Healthcare providers:
• Eligibility criteria:
• Physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers employed in the Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Family Medicine departments at Assiut University Hospital.

You may not qualify if:

• Previous HPV Vaccination:
• Exclude participants who have already received the complete HPV vaccination series, as their knowledge, attitudes, and practices may differ from those who are unvaccinated.
• The study aims to understand the KAP of the unvaccinated population, which is the primary target group for intervention.
• Severe Cognitive or Mental Impairment:
• Exclude participants who have severe cognitive or mental impairments that may prevent them from understanding and responding to the questionnaire accurately.
• This could include individuals with advanced dementia, severe intellectual disabilities, or acute psychiatric conditions.
• Inability to Provide Informed Consent:
• Exclude participants who are unable to provide informed consent due to language barriers, literacy issues, or other factors that may compromise their ability to understand the study and its implications 4- Severe Illness or Hospitalization:
• Exclude participants who are currently hospitalized or experiencing severe illness, as their focus may be on their immediate health concerns rather than the KAP questionnaire.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Assiut University: lead

Related Publications (1)

• Brewer NT, Fazekas KI. Predictors of HPV vaccine acceptability: a theory-informed, systematic review. Prev Med. 2007 Aug-Sep;45(2-3):107-14. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2007.05.013. Epub 2007 Jun 2.

  PMID: 17628649 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Papillomavirus Infections; Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Communicable Diseases; Infections; DNA Virus Infections; Virus Diseases; Tumor Virus Infections; Genital Diseases; Urogenital Diseases; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Abdelaaziz Mohamed Fathi, resident doctor

CONTACT

+201005610660; abdelazizmohamed630@yahoo.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: resident doctor at Assiut University hospital

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 17, 2024
• First Posted: December 20, 2024
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2025
• Study Completion: March 1, 2026
• Last Updated: December 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12