| Title: | Difference in knowledge about HPV, HPV vaccination, and influencing factors between healthcare and non-healthcare students of the University of Rijeka |
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| Authors: | ID Kresina, Sandro (Author)
ID Ivančić Jokić, Nataša (Author)
ID Sotošek Tokmadžić, Vlatka (Author)
ID Glibotić Kresina, Helena (Author)
ID Bakarčić, Danko (Author)
ID Kresina, Sara (Author)
ID Ivančić Jokić, Tea (Author)
ID Šikić Pogačar, Maja (Author)
ID Vušković Ćosić, Karolina (Author)
ID Severinski, Neda Smiljan (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Kresina_Sandro_2026.pdf (489,58 KB)
MD5: 71B1BCEA9518E50EDB28AAE6EAB0399A
 https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene6010008
https://www.mdpi.com/2673-947X/6/1/8#Institutional_Review_Board_Statement
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | MF - Faculty of Medicine
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| Abstract: | Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and a major cause of several cancers. HPV vaccination is the most effective measure of preventing HPV infection, but knowledge and attitudes towards HPV vaccination are inconsistent. Methods: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and vaccination status related to HPV among university students in both healthcare and non-healthcare fields. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 769 full-time students, including 362 healthcare and 407 non-healthcare students. Validated questionnaires assessed HPV knowledge, vaccination attitudes, sociodemographic characteristics, and vaccination status. Results: Healthcare students scored significantly higher on HPV knowledge and had more positive attitudes towards vaccination compared to non-healthcare students. Vaccination rates were similar in both groups. Higher HPV knowledge was significantly correlated with reduced vaccine hesitancy and more positive vaccination attitudes. Binary logistic regression indicated that being younger, having more positive attitudes toward vaccination, and possessing greater knowledge about HPV were each associated with a significantly higher likelihood of HPV vaccination. Conclusions: In conclusion, targeted educational interventions are necessary to enhance HPV vaccination acceptance, especially among non-healthcare students. Universities represent crucial settings for promoting health literacy and increasing HPV vaccination coverage to effectively prevent HPV-related cancers among young adults. |
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| Keywords: | attitude, knowledge, human papillomavirus, papillomavirus vaccines, students |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 09.01.2026 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 04.02.2026 |
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| Publication date: | 09.02.2026 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2026 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 1-14 |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 6, Št. 1 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-97536  |
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| UDC: | 578.827-057.875 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2673-947X |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 271876355 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/hygiene6010008 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 17.03.2026 |
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