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Archive | ISSUE: 150, Volume: Apr-Jun-2026

KNOWLEDGE OF HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS AMONG COLLEGE OF NURSING STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN TEACHING HOSPITAL, NIGERIA


Author:Isikhuemen M, Esene V, Kubeyinje W

published date:2026-Jun-07

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Abstract

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a double-stranded DNA virus that commonly infects humans. Infection with HPV is common after sexual initiation, but the majority of infections do not cause symptoms or disease and are usually cleared by the body’s immune system. A small fraction of those infected may progress to invasive disease.

Objective: To assess the knowledge of HPV among college of nursing students at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Methodology: Data was collected from 378 consenting participants, using a questionnaire. A random sampling technique was used to identify participants. Collected data was validated and carefully analyzed. Ethical clearance was obtained from the Research and Ethics Committee of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital.

Result: Most respondents (85.4%) have received previous education about human papillomavirus. In this study, 94.4% of the respondents correctly identified vaccination as the most effective method to prevent HPV infection. Only 14.6% have been vaccinated against the human papilloma virus.

Conclusion: Most respondents demonstrated awareness of the human papillomavirus. Although study participants recognized the importance of vaccination, only a few have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus.

Keywords: Papillomavirus, Transmission, Cancer, Vaccination.

Cite this article: Isikhuemen M, Esene V, Kubeyinje W. Knowledge of human papilloma virus among college of nursing students at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Niger Delta J Med Med Res. 2026;5(2):63–69.

Keywords: Papillomavirus, Transmission, Cancer, Vaccination.,

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