International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Narayana Murthy R
Department of Community Medicine, JSS Medical College, Mysuru, IndiaPublications
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Research
Awareness and attitude towards Human Papilloma Virus vaccine among Medical Students of a Premier Medical College, Mysuru
Author(s): Meghana Narendran, Renuka M and Narayana Murthy R
Background: Cervical cancer is a relatively neglected disease in terms of advocacy, screening, and prevention from professional or public health organizations. As preventing cancer with the help of a vaccine is a revolutionary concept, awareness, and education about it will have important implications in the implementation of this strategy. Aim & Objective: To assess the knowledge about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) to create awareness among the population and to assess awareness and attitude towards the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine among Medical Students. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students, after obtaining written consent for participation, a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was distributed to all students of both sexes studying MBBS in 2nd and 3rd year who are exposed to clinical postings and 1st year MBBS students who are stu.. Read More»
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