KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS INFECTION AMONG HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN MUSCAT, OMAN.
Prof. Mullaicharam Bhupathyraaj*, Mohammed Ashraf Moawad Taha
ABSTRACT
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the commonest sexually transmitted virus worldwide, with first infection typically occurring soon after sexual debut. HPV-related diseases cause substantial morbidity and mortality globally. Research Objectives: The objective of this study is to determine the knowledge, and attitudes, towards human papilloma virus among health care professionals in Muscat, Oman which can be utilized to plan the education and awareness strategies for them. Purpose: In general, medical, Nursing and Pharmacy professionals are expected to have more awareness about diseases related to human papilloma virus. In level of education, people with higher degrees are expected to have more awareness about human papilloma virus vaccination also. Conclusion: Therefore, the survey analysis confirm that there is a significant need for the implementation of educational campaigns and programs directed towards women in the general population as well as healthcare workers as an attempt to improve awareness and enhance the attitude towards cervical screening tests and vaccination. This pilot study could be useful to address the priority of action to be taken to eradicate these diseases from Oman.
Keywords: The human papillomavirus- Infection among health care professionals in Muscat- Retroscopic study.
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