Determination of Opinions on HPV Infection and HPV Vaccine among Nursing Students by Focus Group Discussion
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2024
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Mary Ann Liebert, Inc
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info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
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Purpose: This study aimed to determine nursing students' opinions about human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV vaccine.Methods: This is a qualitative focus group discussion study, in which a state university in Western Turkey, undergraduate nursing students are recruited through purposive sampling. The research data were collected on an online platform with the focus group interview method by using the Participant Information Form and Semistructured Interview Form.Results: Three main themes (HPV infection/vaccine perception, severity perception, and suggestions and requests/facilitators) and eight subthemes were developed based on the thematic analysis of the research findings.Conclusions: According to the findings, it was concluded that nursing students' opinions on HPV infection and HPV vaccine were affected by factors related to cultural, religious, and sexual behaviors. Based on study results, it is suggested to organize national cervical screening programs to increase public's knowledge and awareness on the subject in accordance with the sociocultural norms of the society with the agreement and cooperation of educated health service providers, policy makers, and educators.
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HPV infection, HPV vaccine, opinions, youth
