Women's Health Nursing (여성건강간호학회지)
- Volume 13 Issue 1
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- Pages.13-20
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- 2007
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- 3022-7666(pISSN)
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- 3022-8247(eISSN)
Study on the Knowledge of Human Papilloma Virus in Female University Students
일부 여대생의 인유두종 바이러스 지식에 관한 연구
- Kim, Hae-Won (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Kwandong University) ;
- Ahn, Hye-Young (Department of Nursing, School of Nursing, Eulji University)
- Published : 2007.03.20
Abstract
Purpose: This study was performed to examine the knowledge of HPV in female university students. Methods: Participants consisted of 285 female university students(nursing major;153, others;132). A dichotomy with 20 items of HPV knowledge was developed by a researcher. Results: Reliability of the HPV knowledge tool was Cronbach' alpha .87, and Split-half Guttman coefficient .85. Correction rates of HPV knowledge by item ranged from 19.6 to 76.8%. There were no significant differences in HPV knowledge scores by major group or sex related characteristics. Conclusions: Accurate, university wide education regarding HPV knowledge for female university students should be done regardless of the major; nursing or not. Replication studies with different ages or sex groups and application of HPV education in relation to STI prevention and cervical cancer prevention are recommended.