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Northwest University Buntain School of Nursing Nursing Research 4562 December 12, 2013

Northwest University Buntain School of Nursing Nursing Research 4562 December 12, 2013. Introduction/Background. There has been a lack of knowledge in college-aged females regarding the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). . Purpose.

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Northwest University Buntain School of Nursing Nursing Research 4562 December 12, 2013

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  1. Northwest University Buntain School of Nursing Nursing Research 4562 December 12, 2013

  2. Introduction/Background • There has been a lack of knowledge in college-aged females regarding the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

  3. Purpose • To assess the knowledge that female dormitory residents at small Christian University have about HPV.

  4. Research Question • Is there a knowledge deficit about HPV for female students living in the dorms?

  5. Literature Review • “Even a basic understanding of HPV risk factors, methods of its transmission, and the virus’ role in cervical cancer was low to nonexistent in populations near and far” (Sandfort & Pleasant, 2009). • In a study done by Kispert & McGrath, “99.7% of women diagnosed with cervical cancer developed the cancer from HPV, and 44.8% of HPV was found in women between the ages of 20-24 years old” (2009).

  6. Instruments • Questionnaire • Age • Previous Education • Knowledge • Source of Knowledge • Transmission • Who is susceptible • Misconceptions… • This research study was approved by the NU IRB

  7. Survey

  8. Procedures • Non-experimental, non-probability convenience sample was taken • Cross-sectional, within subjects • Questionnaire distributed in university women’s dormitory halls

  9. Sample • Population represented: 312 women residing in dormitory halls at small Christian college in suburb of Seattle • 150 questionnaires distributed, 33 returned

  10. Demographics • 18-24 year old females • Previous Education: High-school Diploma • Homeschooled, Private, Public, Charter, etc.

  11. Demographics

  12. Results

  13. Results

  14. Results

  15. Results

  16. Results

  17. Limitations • Reliance on self-reporting • Extraneous variables in style of response • Factors affecting honesty of responses: • Sensitive topic • Stigmas • Limited sample size

  18. Implications for Nursing • Findings indicate a need for education about HPV among the female university students • In the future, HPV education by nurses and other medical professionals should specifically target 18-24 year old female college students.

  19. Questions?

  20. Thank you’s… • Professor Barsness • Northwest University IRB • Sarah Jobson • Dormitory RA’s • Participants

  21. References • Sandfort, J., & Pleasant, A. (2009). Knowledge, attitudes, and informational behaviors of college students in regard to the human papillomavirus. Journal of American College Health, 58(2), 141-149. doi: http://dx.doi.org.nu.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/07448480903221368 • Caron, R., Kispert, E., & McGrath, R. (2009). Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine: attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs of at-risk women. Internet Journal Of Health, 9(2).

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