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Young adults' human papillomavirus-related knowledge: source of medical information matters.
Benavidez, G; Asare, M; Lanning, B; Ylitalo, K; Fakhoury, C; Thompson, N; Boozer, K; Mamudu, H M.
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  • Benavidez G; Baylor University, Department of Public Health, USA. Electronic address: gabe.benavidez72@gmail.com.
  • Asare M; Baylor University, Department of Public Health, USA.
  • Lanning B; Baylor University, Department of Public Health, USA.
  • Ylitalo K; Baylor University, Department of Public Health, USA.
  • Fakhoury C; Baylor University, Department of Public Health, USA.
  • Thompson N; Baylor University, Department of Public Health, USA.
  • Boozer K; Baylor University, Louise Herrington School of Nursing, USA.
  • Mamudu HM; East Tennessee State University, Department of Health Services Management and Policy, USA.
Public Health ; 182: 125-130, 2020 May.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32272289
OBJECTIVES: Few studies examine the influence that different sources of medical information has on human papillomavirus (HPV)-related knowledge. We examined the relationship between the primary source of medical information and knowledge about HPV in young adults aged 18-26 years. STUDY DESIGN: This study used cross-sectional data from the Health Information National Trends Survey. METHODS: Respondents (n = 404) self-reported their knowledge about HPV-related diseases and vaccinations and their sources of medical information. Sources of medical information included electronic/print media, family/friends, or a healthcare provider. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used to examine the association between the source of information and HPV knowledge. RESULTS: Fifty-six percent of respondents used electronic or print media as their primary source of medical information. A greater proportion of Hispanic (40.0%) and black (36.0%) respondents received medical information from their family/friends than white respondents (20.0%). Respondents who received medical information from family/friends had 4.34 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.14, 8.79), 4.06 (95% CI: 2.05, 8.04), and 2.35 (95% CI: 1.10, 5.04) times higher odds than those who received information from healthcare providers of not knowing that HPV causes cervical cancer, knowing HPV is a sexually transmitted infection, and hearing about the HPV vaccine, respectively. CONCLUSION: Source of medical information was significantly associated with knowledge of HPV. Receiving medical information from family/friends negatively influenced young adults' HPV knowledge. These findings may guide future interventions to target peer and familial influence on medical decisions.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Papillomaviridae / Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud / Educación en Salud / Infecciones por Papillomavirus Tipo de estudio: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Public Health Año: 2020 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Países Bajos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Papillomaviridae / Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud / Educación en Salud / Infecciones por Papillomavirus Tipo de estudio: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Prognostic_studies / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Public Health Año: 2020 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Países Bajos