TITLE:
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Human Papilloma Vaccination among Healthcare Workers at the Ngog-Mapubi District Hospital in Cameroon in 2023
AUTHORS:
Véronique Sophie Mboua Batoum, Robert Serge Nyada, Lyliane Vare Pecho Charifatou, Christiane Nsahlaï, Madye Ngo Dingom, Pascale Mpono, Eustache Manga, Felix Essiben, Esther Ngo Um Meka, Eric Nseme Etoukey
KEYWORDS:
Human Papillomavirus, Vaccination, Personal Health, Knowledge, Cameroon
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.15 No.8,
August
15,
2025
ABSTRACT: Introduction: The vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) is an effective preventive measure against cervical cancer. The involvement of healthcare personnel is crucial for the success of vaccination campaigns. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the healthcare staff in the vaccination unit of the Ngog-Mapubi health district regarding the HPV vaccine. Methods: This was a descriptive and cross-sectional KAP study conducted among health workers in the Ngog-Mapubi District in Cameroon. It covered a period of 6 months from July to December 2023. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire and analyzed using GraphPad Prism version 8.0.1. Results: A total of 28 health workers participated in the study. Seventy-three percent (73%) of the workers knew that both genders are eligible for the vaccine, 59.99% were aware of the age range of children who should receive the vaccine, and 87% knew the dose to be administered. Ninety-three percent (93.33%) of the workers were convinced that the HPV vaccine helps to combat cancers caused by HPV. The entire staff adopted awareness-raising as a means of managing vaccine refusal. Awareness sessions on the vaccine were conducted by 92% of the staff in the Health Facility. Conclusion: Good knowledge about the vaccine and the pathophysiology of the HPV virus are asset for a positive perception of vaccination by the vaccination team and could consequently contribute to vaccination coverage.