Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2020, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (3): 210-212.

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Current Status of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Women of Fertile Age and Its Related Factors

YUAN Li,CHU Ai-qin,XU An-lan,ZHANG Peng-nian,CHU Xia-fei   

  1. Department of Nursing,The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230001,China
  • Received:2019-11-01 Revised:2020-01-14 Published:2020-05-15 Online:2020-05-15
  • Contact: YUAN Li,E-mail:2550323914@qq.com E-mail:2550323914@qq.com
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Abstract: Objective: To understand the current situation of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in reproductive-aged women and its factors in Anhui, China. Methods: 417 women undergoing the physical examination were surveyed by convenient sampling method in our hospital from April 2019 to May 2019. A self-made structured questionnaire was used to investigate the general information, the status of HPV vaccination, knowledge of HPV vaccination and awareness of vaccination. Results: 7.19% (30/417) women received HPV vaccination. 57.07% (238/417) women indicated willingness to vaccinate. Education level, occupation, understanding and recognition of HPV vaccine and awareness of vaccination are related to the situation of HPV vaccination. Conclusions: It is necessary to promote the health education on HPV vaccination for reproductive-aged women and to improve their knowledge of HPV vaccine and awareness of vaccination.

Key words: Papillomavirus vaccines;, Vaccination;Patient preference;, Cognition;, Root cause analysis

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