Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between HPV awareness, anxiety level, vaccination attitudes and beliefs of married women. MATERIAL and METHODS: The study is descriptive and relationship-seeking, and 321 married women were included in the study. The research data were collected between May 07-August 20, 2024, and the Personal Information Form, Human Papillomavirus Awareness and Concern Scale (HPV-ACS), and Carolina HPV Vaccination Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (CHVABS) were used in the collection of data. Mean, standard deviation, simple linear regression and Pearson correlation analysis were used in the analysis of the data. RESULT: The total HPV-ACS score average of women was 28.16±14.46, the total CHVABS score average was 28.21±8.64, and according to the correlation analysis, a statistically significant positive relationship was found between them (r=0.822, p<0.05). It was determined that age, income level, child status, pap smear test status, cervical cancer and menopause diagnosis were significant factors in explaining the HPV-ACS total score and were statistically significant (p<0.05). It was determined that age, income level, employment status, child status and pap smear test status were significant factors in explaining the dependent variable CHVABS total score and were statistically significant (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: As the HPV awareness and concern level of married women increases, their attitudes and beliefs towards the HPV vaccine also increase. Keywords: HPV, anxiety, vaccination, attitude, belief, nursing
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