Abstract: Background In a transition period of prevention strategy against HPV infection and cervical cancer in Saudi Arabia, it becomes necessary to appraise physicians preparedness to undertake the inherent actions and responsibilities, by evaluating their knowledge and opinions regarding HPV infection and vaccine. Methods A cross-sectional study carried out between Jan 2017 and Nov 2018, included 2000 physicians working in 21 public centers from the five regions of Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess physicians' perception about HPV infection prevalence 1 item, knowledge about HPV infection and vaccine 9 items, and opinions and attitudes toward vaccine 4 items. A knowledge score range 09 was calculated and adequate knowledge was assumed for a score median. Factors associated with opinions and attitudes were explored and multivariate regression was used to analyze independent factors of inadequate knowledge score median. Results Majority of the participants replied correctly to all knowledge questions, and 63. 0 perceived HPV infection as a frequently encountered infection. Median knowledge score was 8 and 62. 0 had adequate knowledge score 8. Inadequate knowledge was independently associated with Saudi nationality OR 1. 51, p 0.
Keywords: Human papilloma virus, Vaccine, Vaccination, Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, Saudi Arabia, Physicians, Prevention.
Title: Physician’s experience and opinions on base papillomavirus speedily: a cross-sectional study, Saudi Arabia
Author: Faten Hamoud Alanazi, Hajar Abbas Bin Ayesh Alharz, Hebah Yousef Binishaq, Abdulaziz Khadhran Alazmi, Saleh Mohammed AlGhannam, Saad Nasser Alshetwi, Abeer Mohammed Abdulrahman Alshodukhi, Alanoud Ahmed Abdulrahman Bindahmsh, Mustafa Abdulrahman Sahal Alotaibi
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 11, Issue 1, April 2023 - September 2023
Page No: 252-261
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Published Date: 08-September-2023
