Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 9, 2023
Abstract
Background
In
most
developed
countries,
cervical
cancer
screening
and
human
papillomavirus
vaccination
have
reduced
the
incidence
of
cancer.
However,
has
been
increasing
in
Japan,
possibly
because
low
rate.
Although
increased
people
their
20s,
rate
among
20–24-year-olds
Japan
is
only
10.2%.
Therefore,
it
necessary
to
increase
rates
particularly
young
women.
Methods
We
conducted
a
questionnaire
survey
students
at
health
sciences
university
determine
knowledge
cancer,
rates,
factors
that
prevent
women
from
undergoing
screening.
Results
observed
was
high
taking
specialized
medical
courses;
recognition
facts
“cervical
can
be
prevented
through
screening”
“the
risk
increases
one’s
20s”
those
who
had
undergone
Coupons
for
free
an
unsatisfactory
effect.
Conclusions
The
Japanese
low.
educational
programs
are
required
awareness
importance
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
This
review
quantified
the
association
of
vaccine
literacy
(VL)
and
vaccination
intention
status.
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science
were
searched.
Any
study,
published
until
December
2022,
that
investigated
associations
interest
eligible.
For
each
outcome,
articles
grouped
according
to
administrated
results
narratively
synthesized.
Inverse-variance
random-effect
models
used
compare
standardized
mean
values
in
VL
domain(s)
between
two
groups:
individuals
willing
vs.
unwilling
get
vaccinated,
vaccinated
unvaccinated.
18
studies
shows
strongly
predicts
while
its
with
status
is
attenuated
barely
significant,
suggesting
other
factors
influence
actual
uptake.
However,
given
scarce
evidence
available,
heterogeneity
methods
applied
some
limitations
included,
further
research
should
be
conducted
confirm
role
decision-making
process.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: April 17, 2025
It
is
well
known
that,
to
be
effective,
vaccination
programs
require
a
high
and
consistent
population
uptake.
Nevertheless,
vaccine
coverage
often
insufficient.
University
students
occupy
unique
position
within
the
broader
population:
they
are
highly
mobile
socially
active
individuals
who
serve
as
influential
figures
among
their
peers
younger
age
groups,
making
them
an
ideal
target
for
educational
campaigns.
This
review
(CRD42022309724)
quantified
intention
rates
routine
immunizations
in
university
systematically
examined
determinants
of
acceptance.
Cross-sectional
studies
that
analyzed
at
least
one
immunization
using
multivariable
logistic
regression
were
included.
We
used
random-effects
models
calculate
pooled
proportions
intention.
Determinants
categorized
into
contextual
factors
(such
socio-demographic,
economic
cultural
factors),
individual/group
knowledge,
awareness,
peer
opinions,
infection
risk
perceptions)
vaccine-specific
issues
effectiveness
policies).
Thirty-six
articles
included:
29
on
human
papilloma
virus
(HPV)
seven
influenza
vaccine.
The
proportion
intending
get
vaccinated
was
54%
(95%
CI:
47-60%)
HPV
43%
26-61%)
influenza.
strongest
positive
factors,
such
higher
knowledge
pro-vaccine
personal
experience
with
vaccinations,
perception
infection,
previous
history
By
contrast,
influences
played
minor
role
both
while
concerns,
particularly
about
costs
availability,
negatively
influenced
vaccines.
Given
suboptimal
towards
we
found,
addressing
key
determinants,
awareness
risks
benefits,
essential
increase
acceptance
achieve
coverage.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 704 - 704
Published: Feb. 27, 2023
The
improvement
of
health
literacy
(HL)
is
a
critical
issue
for
college
students
who
are
in
the
transitional
period
to
adulthood
and
establishing
their
subsequent
lifestyles.
present
study
aimed
evaluate
current
state
HL
among
explore
factors
that
influence
HL.
Moreover,
it
investigated
relationship
between
conditions.
For
this
study,
researchers
conducted
an
online
survey
students.
questionnaire
consisted
Japanese
version
47-item
European
Health
Literacy
Survey
Questionnaire
(HLS-EU-Q47),
which
self-assessment
tool
covers
major
issues
health-related
quality
life.
analyzed
1049
valid
responses.
Based
on
HLS-EU-Q47
total
score,
85%
participants
exhibited
problematic
or
unsatisfactory
levels.
Participants
reported
high
levels
healthy
lifestyles
obtained
scores.
High
were
associated
with
subjective
health.
Results
from
quantitative
text
analysis
suggested
specific
mindsets
correlated
competency
appraising
information
male
In
future,
educational
intervention
programs
need
be
established
improve
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(10), P. 1517 - 1517
Published: Sept. 24, 2023
Background:
This
survey
investigated
the
knowledge,
attitudes,
and
behaviors
towards
HPV
preventive
measures
among
university
students
in
Italy
their
associated
factors.
Methods:
The
cross-sectional
was
conducted
between
November
2022
April
2023.
Results:
Only
41.7%
knew
about
infection
main
measures.
Multilevel
mixed-effects
logistic
regression
analysis
showed
that
females,
those
aged
25–30
years,
who
have
had
oral
sex,
received
information
from
physicians,
needed
additional
were
more
knowledgeable.
39.1%
at
least
one
vaccination
dose,
whereas
29.2%
31.7%
not
been
vaccinated
or
did
remember.
identified
female
enrolled
field
of
health
sciences,
report
a
prior
history
sexually
transmitted
infection,
with
higher
knowledge
willing
to
receive
vaccination.
Conclusions:
Despite
some
limitations,
this
first
detailed
on
topic
post-acute
phase
COVID-19
Italy.
underlined
need
develop
implement
comprehensive
educational
programs
interventions
students,
enhance
modify
attitudes
improve
vaccine
uptake.
Global Health Action,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: March 21, 2025
Health
literacy
is
a
determinant
of
overall
health,
particularly
among
college
students
who
are
at
increased
risk
for
negative
sexual
and
reproductive
health
outcomes.
Contextualized
education
serves
as
an
important
protective
measure
this
population.
This
scoping
review
examines
to
identify
key
determinants,
screening
tools,
effective
interventions.
Following
the
PRISMA-ScR
guidelines,
comprehensive
systematic
search
was
conducted
through
PubMed,
Embase,
Scopus
databases
without
restrictions
capture
all
publications
related
higher
from
January
2013
March
2023.
Out
4,526
articles
identified
in
initial
search,
11
studies
met
inclusion
criteria
review.
Most
were
cross-sectional
USA.
Sexual
examined
both
outcome,
influenced
by
factors
like
age,
gender,
religion,
study
area,
education,
birthplace/region,
race/ethnicity,
exposure
shaping
knowledge,
attitudes,
behaviors
regarding
health.
On
interpersonal
level,
family
influence
played
crucial
role
literacy.
The
also
found
correlations
between
practices,
with
technology-based
Based
on
findings,
conceptual
model
developed.
Research
remains
limited,
sensitive
sociocultural
contexts.
Further
needed
explore
impact
sociocultural,
religious,
environmental
young
people's
order
inform
more
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(2)
Published: July 18, 2023
The
Japanese
Ministry
of
Health,
Labor
and
Welfare
(MHLW)
temporarily
suspended
recommendation
for
HPV
vaccinations
girls
in
June
2013.
It
resumed
its
November
2021.
To
compensate
eight
years
lost
overage,
a
'catch-up
vaccination'
program
began
April
2022.
determine
intervention
needs
regards
to
vaccine
hesitancy,
from
October
13
2021
31
2022,
we
surveyed
12–28
year-old
vaccine-eligible
males
females
(281
males,
583
females).
We
investigated
the
gender
'vaccine
generational'
differences
attitudes,
perceptions,
future
intentions
regarding
vaccination.
Two
generations
were
defined
by
environment
they
grew
up
in.
generation'
was
born
FY
1994–1999;
'vaccine-suspension
2000–2009.
Knowledge
correlated
significantly
with
being
female,
vaccination
generation,
medical
student,
having
received
COVID-19
vaccine.
There
significant
'generational'
difference
terms
approval
MHLW's
resumption.
Japan's
two
generation
groups
are
unique
should
be
dealt
accordingly.
promotion
consider
strong
identified.
As
an
extension
anti-cervical
cancer
program,
boys
begin
immediately.
Our
study
their
outlooks
will
contribute
discussion
surrounding
that
implementation.
Nursing and Health Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(3), P. 466 - 473
Published: Aug. 15, 2023
In
most
developed
countries,
cervical
cancer
screening
and
human
papillomavirus
vaccination
have
reduced
incidence.
However,
the
incidence
has
been
increasing
in
Japan,
possibly
because
of
low
rate.
Although
increased
people
their
20s,
rate
among
20-24-year-olds
Japan
is
only
10.2%,
meaning
that
rates
should
be
young
Japanese
women.
We
conducted
a
questionnaire
survey
students
at
health
sciences
universities
to
determine
knowledge
cancer,
rates,
barriers
screening.
Students
taking
specialized
medical
courses
were
highly
knowledgeable;
recognition
facts
"cervical
can
prevented
through
screening"
"the
risk
increases
one's
20s"
was
significantly
high
those
who
underwent
On
other
hand,
7.5%
used
free
coupons
provided
for
Knowledge
improves
rates.
Therefore,
educational
programs
raise
awareness
importance
non-medical
university
women
general
are
required.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 529 - 529
Published: May 11, 2024
Since
2018,
Taiwan
has
included
the
human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
vaccination
into
its
national
immunization
program
for
junior
high
school
girls.
However,
reports
of
side
effects
following
have
increased
parental
concerns.
This
study
investigated
intentions
regarding
HPV
their
daughters
and
related
factors
in
Taiwan.
A
total
213
parents
girls
aged
between
12
15
years
participated
an
online
survey.
The
survey
collected
data
on
various
factors,
including
intention
to
vaccinate
against
HPV;
motivation
behind
vaccinations,
as
measured
using
Motors
Human
Papillomavirus
Vaccination
Acceptance
Scale;
understanding
reasons
government’s
promotion
vaccinations;
concerns
vaccinations
daughters;
awareness
reported
vaccines
experienced
by
some
individuals;
exposure
information
from
social
media;
mental
health
status,
Brief
Symptom
Rating
Scale.
associations
these
variables
were
examined
a
multivariable
linear
regression
analysis
model.
findings
revealed
moderate
level
among
participants
HPV.
Parents
who
perceived
greater
value
daughters’
(B
=
0.524,
standard
error
[se]
0.039,
p
<
0.001)
had
autonomy
decision-making
0.086,
se
0.038,
0.026)
exhibited
higher
Conversely,
expressed
concern
lower
−0.762,
0.203,
0.001).
Based
findings,
this
recommends
integrating
design
intervention
programs
aimed
at
enhancing
