Knowledge and Attitude About HPV Vaccines

The purpose of this study was to analyze the knowledge and attitude about HPV vaccines among Brazilian women after an educative intervention. The knowledge was measured on sexual behavior and HPV infection. The attitude was measured on acceptance of vaccines.

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Key information

Conditions

Knowledge Attitude Behavior

Age range

18 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Universidade Cidade de São Paulo

São Paulo, 03071-000, Brazil

About this study

Two hundred Brazilian women were selected ranged 18 to 30 years old. They were randomized on two groups: 1) One hundred received a brief educative intervention about HPV infection and vaccines and answered a questionaire about sexual behavior, HPV infection and vaccines and 2)one hundred not received anything and answered the same questionaire.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

healthy women

Exclusion criteria

previous CIN or cervical cancer treatment

Treatment and study plan

educative folder

Behavioral

folder about HPV infection and vaccines

Other names: HPV vaccines information

Primary outcomes

Incorrect knowledge about HPV vaccines was detected on more than 50% women, however the attitude to accept the HPV vaccine was improved after educative intervention.

Time frame: 2 years

Secondary outcomes

The acceptance of HPV vaccines by the women was depended on the sponsor by the public heath services

Time frame: 2 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Cidade de Sao Paulo

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Knowledge and Attitude About HPV Vaccines Among Women

Important dates

Study start: 2006
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Jan 6, 2010
Registry last updated: Jan 11, 2010

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