This study aimed to determine the effect of an educational program on nursing students' knowledge of HPV. Eighteen senior nursing students completed a pre-test, participated in an HPV educational program, and then took a post-test. The mean pre-test score was 10.83 out of 15 (72%) and the mean post-test score was 13.78 out of 15 (91%). A paired t-test found this improvement was statistically significant. The educational program effectively increased nursing students' knowledge of HPV disease and vaccination, which could help improve HPV prevention efforts.
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1. The Effect of an Educational Program for Nursing Students on HPV Disease and VaccineColleen R. Barrett, MSN, CRNP, DNP (c) Principal InvestigatorMary Cothran, PhD, CRNP, FNP-BCCapstone Advisor
2. PurposeTo determine the effect of an educational program about human papillomavirus (HPV) on the knowledge base of baccalaureate nursing students
3. Implications for StudyLimited research has shown a knowledge deficit about HPV among nursing students Educational programs on HPV for this group may translate to improved personal and public health
5. Background and SignificanceHPVOver 100 strains; at least 40 known to be oncogenic (3).Types 6 and 11-low risk. Cause majority of genital warts (condyloma) (4).Types 16 and 18 most oncogenic. Together cause over 80% of cervical cancers (4).
7. Cervical CancerWorldwide (9)HPV causes over 500,000 cases of genital cancers annually 370,000 of those are known cervical cancers 270,000 of those will lead to death
9. HPV PREVENTIONVaccinationJune 2006: prophylactic, quadrivalent HPV 6/11/16/18 VLP vaccine (Gardasil) was licensed for useIndicated for males and females ages 9-26Has been shown to prevent up to 70% of cervical cancers caused by HPV 16/18 (14).
10. Knowledge DeficitNumerous surveys on college campuses in US and Canada:Low level of HPV knowledge among college students and nursing students
11. Knowledge DeficitIngledue, et al.College studentsDenny-Smith, et al.nursing studentsBoth studies revealed poor knowledge, low perception and high risk sexual behaviors
12. Knowledge DeficitData support the need to educate adolescents and women about HPVStudies reveal women desire more information about HPV (24)
13. HPV EducationFew studies on effect of HPV-focused educational programsLambert (25) evaluated the effectiveness of a brief HPV focused educational programPhysician Assistant and Psychology studentsData revealed statistically significant improvement in HPV knowledge scores after the program
14. STD and Pregnancy Prevention ProgramsHave been shown in literature to be successfulAnderko and Uscian (22)Studied decreasing risky sexual behaviorKirbyResearch review revealed success with educational programs on HIV prevention
16. SampleConvenience sample of full time senior level undergraduate nursing students (n=18)Demographic data analyzed using frequencies and averagesMean age of students was 22.53 years (SD 1.13) –after removal of 3 outliers (ages 33, 37, 42)
17. SampleParticipation was voluntaryCompletion of study materials considered implied consentNo incentives offered for participationStudy approved by IRB at RMU and Human Subject’s Review Board at host university
18. InstrumentThe Awareness of HPV and Cervical Cancer Questionnaire (23)40 item multiple choice questionnaireDeveloped to assess knowledge, perceptions, and preventive behaviors regarding HPV and cervical cancer
19. InstrumentPermission to use granted by author, Ingledue (23)Stability reliability established by test-retest proceduresTest-retest coefficients of 0.90 reported for knowledge; 0.95 for perceptions and 0.90 for behaviors
20. InstrumentNo data reported for internal consistencyContent validity established via consensual validity using a panel of health expertsInstrument was approved by a Human Subject’s committee
21. InstrumentFor present study, only the knowledge items of the instrument were usedMultiple choice questionsOne correct answerCorrect answers assigned one pointScore range of 0 to 15
22. Data CollectionDemographic questionnaire with cover letter describing studyQuestionnaires numbered by authorPre-test/post test-numbered by participantsAll placed in privacy envelopes upon completion.
23. Educational InterventionObjectivesIncrease general knowledge of HPV disease and its sequelaeIdentify-Risk factors for HPV and cervical cancerSymptoms of HPV infectionMeans to prevent HPV and cervical cancerMeans of detecting HPV and cervical cancer
24. Educational InterventionContent:HPV typesHPV incidence, prevalence and pathogenesisHPV risk factors and sequelaeVarious stages of cervical dysplasia and cervical cancerCervical cancer statisticsKnowledge deficitQuadrivalent HPV vaccine
29. DiscussionUndergraduate nursing studentsWill be able to disseminate accurate information about HPV disease and vaccine to patientsMay be of the age group recommended to receive the vaccine themselvesImproved knowledge in this group may contribute to public health both directly and indirectly
30. DiscussionStudy limitationsSmall sample sizeHomogeneity of sampleVaccine knowledge not assessed38.9% of students reported some previous education on HPV diseaseEntire tool not utilized
31. Future ResearchShould include larger sample sizeNursing students in various pre-licensure programsMore heterogeneous sampleAssess knowledge retention over timeVaccine knowledge (instrument development)Vaccination status pre- and post-programInclude practicing nurses and their practice habits as they pertain to patient education
32. Implications for StudyHPV incidence and subsequent cervical disease burden may be reduced through education of nursesNurses can have positive effect public health as they disseminate accurate information
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