Effect of an educational intervention on knowledge of human papillomavirus infection among university students in Turkey: A quasi-experimental study

Aim: This study aimed to determine the knowledge level of university students outside health field on human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and evaluate efficacy educational interventions provided HPV infection. Method Material: was a quasi-experimental pre-test post-test design. conducted undergraduate at public in Izmir. education classes with PowerPoint presentation, “Fall Love, Not HPV” brochure distributed. Results: Of 873 participating pretest, 48.7% 42.5% heard vaccine, respectively. While response rates pretest 16-question survey ranged from 13.9% 58.8%, significant (51.4%–91.6%) increase observed percentage answers posttest questions after intervention (p < 0.001). The total score 5.17±4.33in pre-test, 13.37±2.66 (p<0.001). biggest barriers those who did not want be vaccinated were cost vaccine lack information about Conclusion: has greatly increased among students. Continuing programs are needed bridge gap HPV-related diseases young adults.