A Study to Assess The Knowledge and Attitude Regarding HPV Vaccine Among Female Employees Working at Selected Educational Institution, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

The cervix is a part of female reproductive system where the cervical cancer develops. Human Papilloma virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease is the major cause of cervical cancer (99%) globally. Most cases of cervical cancer can be prevented with primary (HPV vaccine) and secondary (screening for and treating precancerous lesions) prevention strategies. Globally cervical cancer has been ranked fourth as the most causative factor of female mortality. Around 604000 new cases have been reported every year in which India contributes 20% in it. In developed countries, by early screening 50-60% of cervical cancer has been reduced. The purpose of the study is to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding HPV vaccine among female employees working at selected educational institution. A cross sectional survey design was adapted for the research study, self-structured questionnaire was prepared to gather data the knowledge and attitude towards HPV vaccination and was distributed to 60 female employees working in Sharda University. Data analysis was done using the Likert scale. The result shows that majority (65%) had knowledge about causes of cervical cancer, half of the participants (50%) knew about the detection of cervical cancer (45%) agrees that young girls should be vaccinated, majority (50%) of the participant agrees that cervical cancer is very common, half of the participants agrees (45%) HPV is life threatening, and majority (30%) that they are susceptible to receive vaccination. The result indicates that participants had significant knowledge about the issues but there are few areas that needs to be educated.