Knowledge about HPV and its vaccine in relation to the acceptability of the vaccine in parents in an educational institution in Cajamarca, 2024.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the relationship between the level of knowledge about HPV and its vaccine with the acceptability of the vaccine in parents at an Educational Institution in Cajamarca, 2024. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional and correlational study. With a population of 150 parents of boys and girls enrolled in the 4th grade of primary education, a sample of 139 parents was calculated. The survey validated by experts was used as an instrument. Data were collected in person with interviews and through children as intermediaries for the printed survey addressed to parents. For statistical analysis, Microsoft Excel and Infostat programs were used. The test applied was Pearson’s Chi Square and Pearson’s Contingency Coefficient. Results: It was found that there is a significant positive relationship between the variables studied (p ¡ 0.05); Also, of the total number of parents (139), 72 (52%) have a good level of knowledge about HPV and its vaccine, 64 (46%) have a regular level and 3 (2%) have a poor level. Also, that in general, 112 (81%) parents accept the vaccine and 27 (19%) parents do not accept the vaccine. Additionally, of 42 (60%) parents of male children who did not know about the existence of the HPV vaccine for males, only 32 accepted the vaccine. Conclusions: The variables level of knowledge about HPV and its vaccine with the acceptability of the vaccine presented a significant relationship. There is a good level of knowledge about HPV and its vaccine as well as a good acceptability of the vaccine in parents. There is also a high rate of lack of knowledge about the existence of the vaccine for males in parents with male children.