| dc.description.abstract | Human papilloma virus [HPV] is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects both men and women .It is primarily spread through vaginal ,anal or oral sex as well as skin to skin contact .Most individual with HPV do not experience symptoms and their immune system clears the infection on its own. However some high risk types of HPV can lead to the development of various cancers including cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer is the most common cancer caused by HPV persistent infection with high risk of HPV can cause changes in lining of cervical cells leading to development of cervical cancer. When the body cannot get rid of HPV infection it can linger over time and turn normal cells into abnormal cell and then cancer. About 10% of women with HPV infection on their cervix will develop a long-lasting infections that put them at risk for cervical cancer. It usually takes years for these cellular changes to progress to cancer. Cervical cancer is by far the most common HPV related disease. The following objectives guided the research: Assess knowledge levels on HPV vaccination and cervical cancer among mothers, the attitude towards HPV vaccination among mothers and adolescent girls and understanding of the relation of HPV and cervical cancer. This study utilized a quantitative cross-sectional research method. A sample of mothers with adolescent daughters and adolescent girls aged 9- 19 years in Kanyamedha was surveyed to assess their knowledge and attitude on uptake of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer . 60% (15)of mothers were aware of HPV vaccine while 40 %(10) were not aware of HPV vaccine. 90%(22) of adolescent girls were aware of HPV vaccine while only 10%(3) of adolescent girls were not aware of HPV vaccine.In this study 70% (18) of mothers believed that vaccination is important for prevention of cervical cancer.80% (20) of adolescent girls are willing to get vaccinated if recommended. 40% (10) of mothers expressed concerns about vaccine safety. 50% (13) of adolescent girls felt embarrassed to discuss vaccination with their parents. In conclusion, by addressing barriers to vaccination, and improving access to vaccination services, we can work towards reducing cervical cancer incidence and improving health outcomes in the community. | en_US |
