فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

BACKGROUND: Cancer cervix is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), oncogenic virus and hasvaccines and screening as its preventive measures. This study analyzes the change in awarenessand attitudes of nonmedical students toward the condition following the use of an educational module.METHODOLOGY: The study design was quasi‑experimental. The interprofessional (IP) teamimplemented an educational module and analyzed the difference in awareness of young individualstoward the cancer cervix. A pretest and posttest written questionnaire, customized for both genders,was administered with the intervention of the educational module in between. The module consistedof a short educational presentation along with a group activity. A follow‑up survey was also done after2 months to check the attrition of awareness. The statistical analysis was done using MacNemar testusing SPSS 12 IBM software and significance of differences were determined.RESULTS: There was a significant improvement of knowledge and awareness on linkage betweenHPV and cervical cancer (P < 0.001). There was also significant change with regard to attitudestoward cervical cancer vaccination (P = 0.004). The knowledge of HPV linkage to the malignancywas maintained after 2 months of gap. The subjects also wished for more future awareness program.CONCLUSIONS: There is improved awareness in the dental and foundation in science students,and this improved awareness will ensure favorable attitudes toward cervical cancer vaccines orwill attend regular screening programs. Awareness program must be held at regular intervals atdifferent locations to enhance the knowledge dissemination of this common yet preventable genitalmalignancy of females. The IP collaboration and practices will help in reducing the disease burdenof the society in future.