Knowledge, awareness, and perception of hpv testing among staff of Universiti Putra Malaysia 2020

Yun-Vern, Amanda Chin and Nizaruddin, Muhammad Haziq (2020) Knowledge, awareness, and perception of hpv testing among staff of Universiti Putra Malaysia 2020. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: The HPV test is a laboratory test in which the cells are tested for human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted virus and it is the most common cause of reproductive tract viral infection. It can be classified into two types; high risk type (type 16 and 18) and low risk type (type 6 and 11). HPV is commonly associated with cervical cancer but it can also lead to other cancers such as oropharyngeal cancer, anal cancer, and so on. The risk of HPV infection can be reduced by cervical cancer screening programme which includes Papanicolaou (Pap) smear and HPV testing. HPV testing is more effective and safer compared to cytology screening as it has higher sensitivity. Unlike Pap smear, HPV test is able to differentiate between high and low risk type HPV. 2 Malaysia had implemented the national programme of HPV vaccination in order to reduce the prevalence of cervical cancer. In the past years, several sociodemographic factors are proven to be significantly associated with the knowledge, awareness, and perception of HPV testing. This includes age, gender, ethnicity, marital status, sexual activity, and level of education. This study aimed to measure the association between sociodemographic factors and knowledge, awareness, and perception of HPV testing. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among staff of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Convenience sampling was used in this research. Data of the study population was collected using Google Form based questionnaire. Data was analysed using SPSS Version 26.0. Pearson’s Chi-Square test, Fisher’s Exact test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Kruskal-Wallis test were used to measure the associations between the variables. Results: A total of 166 eligible respondents participated in the research. All data was reviewed and recorded. Significant associations were found between knowledge and gender, knowledge and ethnicity, and awareness and gender. No significant association was found between perception and any of the sociodemographic factors. Conclusion: This study revealed that majority of the respondents’ level of knowledge on HPV testing was poor. Being female and Chinese is associated with better knowledge on HPV testing among UPM staff. Females are also associated with higher level of awareness on HPV testing. Keywords: Knowledge, Awareness, Perception, HPV testing.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	30 Aug 2023 04:44
Last Modified:	30 Aug 2023 04:44
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1065

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