이승연1,2, 한미아3, 박 종3, 류소연3

1조선대학교 보건대학원 보건학과 2신가병원 진단검사의학과 3조선대학교 의학전문대학원 예방의학교실

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common viral infection of the reproductive tract and can
cause cervical cancers. The purpose of this study was to investigate HPV vaccination status and related factors
among male and female college students.
Methods: The study subjects were 489 students conveniently sampled from Seoyeong University located in
Gwangju. General characteristics, HPV vaccination status and knowledge of cervical cancer and HPV infection
were collected by self- administered questionnaires between August 25 and September 19. The collected data
were analyzed by chi-square tests, t-tests and multiple logistic regression analyses.
Results: Of 328 female students, 22.9% were vaccinated. But none of the male students (n=161) were
vaccinated. Vaccination intention of male and female students were 18.6% and 55.5%, respectively. In multiple
logistic regression analysis, adjusted odds ratio (aOR) for HPV vaccination were significantly high in female
subjects with high allowance (aOR=2.23, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.13-4.42) or high knowledge score of
cervical cancer (OR=1.10, 95% CI=1.02-1.16). Intention of HPV vaccination were associated with participation
in school clubs, chronic disease and knowledge score of cervical cancer in male students. In female students,
school record, family history, self-rated health and knowledge score of cervical cancer were associated with intention
of vaccination.
Conclusions: HPV vaccination rate was found to be low. Prevention efforts considering these results might be
helpful in increasing HPV vaccination rate and reducing HPV-associated health risks.
Korean J Health Promot 2015;15(3):141-149
Keywords: Awareness, Human papillomavirus, Uterine cervical neoplasms, Vaccination