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Enfermería universitaria
versión On-line ISSN 2395-8421versión impresa ISSN 1665-7063
Resumen
CONTRERAS-GONZALEZ, R. et al. Level of knowledge on the human papilloma virus among adolescents. Enferm. univ [online]. 2017, vol.14, n.2, pp.104-110. ISSN 2395-8421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reu.2017.01.002.
The human papilloma virus, a sexually transmitted infection with a high likelihood of contagion among young and adult populations, is the main cervical- uterine cancer causing factor linked to early initiation of sexual intercourse.
Objective:
To determine the level of knowledge on the topic among adolescents in one high school.
Methods:
This is a transversal and descriptive study with a sample of 242 students of both sexes. An instrument with 42 items grouped in four sections: social-demographic data, knowledge on the human papilloma virus, issues on sexual health, and sources of information was applied. The reliability level was estimated at 0.7.
Results:
From the sample, 53.7% were women, 40.5% were 17 years old, and 91.1% were single. Sixty four point six percent did not identify the virus, 68.6% did not know about the illnesses the virus can provoke, and 88% did not know that smoking can predispose women towards a greater risk of acquiring the virus. From the sample, 78.5% identified the principal risk factor, and 82.6% were aware of the best protection against infection. The general level of knowledge was low in 80% of the participants.
Conclusions:
The lack of knowledge on the issue can lead to risky lifestyles such as having multiple sexual partners or nor using the condoms accordingly.
Palabras llave : Human papilloma virus; Papillomavirus infections/prevention & control; Knowledge; Adolescents; Mexico.