Anna E. Strohl|G. Mendoza|M.S. Ghant|Kenzie A. Cameron|Melissa A. Simon|Julian C. Schink|Erica E. Marsh
Barriers to prevention: knowledge of HPV, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccinations among African American women
Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Spectrum Health|Northwestern University
purpose study assess knowledge human papillomavirus hpv cervical cancer hpv vaccination african american women aawthis study quantitative crosssectional survey englishspeaking aaw 1870 years old recruited community fair chicago il surveys distributed convenience sample assess knowledge hpv cervical cancer hpv vaccine cumulative knowledge scores calculated participant analysis performed identify factors associated adequate knowledge scoresthree hundred twentytwo surveys distributed 242 surveys collected 215 surveys met inclusion criteria mean knowledge score 123 42 mean sd maximum score 28 range 323 73 participants scored 65 knowledge portion survey education level p 007 household income p 010 child offered hpv vaccine p 041 associated adequate 65 accuracy knowledge scoresknowledge hpv cervical cancer hpv vaccination low urban african american adult female population targeted educational health programs needed increase awareness among women highest rate cervical cancer mortality united states patient educational programs must developed physicians address cultural literacy needs particular group women addition aaw exert influence health communities integral healthrelated decisionmaking thus educating health care providers far ranging impact