Research Article

Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Levels, Sexual Communications, Cultural Sensitivity of Mothers with 9-14 Years-Old Girls

Volume: 28 Number: 2 August 14, 2026
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Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Levels, Sexual Communications, Cultural Sensitivity of Mothers with 9-14 Years-Old Girls

Abstract

Objective: This descriptive study was planned to investigate the level of knowledge about Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), sexual communication and cultural sensitivity.

Methods: The research was conducted between May 2023 and December 2023. The sample of the study consisted of 122 mothers registered to Pazar Central Family Health Centre. The data of the study were collected with the ‘Personal Information Form’, ‘HPV Information Scale (HPV-IS)’, ‘Sexual Communication Scale for Parents (SCS)’ and ‘Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS)’. Number, percentage, mean, standard deviation, median, independent sample T-Test, Pearson correlation analyses were used in data analysis.

Results: The ages of the mothers participating in the study ranged from 25 to 49 (36,91±5,33). The rate of mothers with one or two children is 51,6%, and the rate of mothers with two or more daughters is 55,4%. The mean score of the mothers on the HPV-SIS was 9,07±8,23. The mean score of the SCS of the mothers was found to be 78,28±9,81. The mean score of the ISS od the mothers was 86,17±11,60.

Conclusion: The mothers' HPV knowledge level was found to be low. Mothers' sexual communication with their children was found to be high. Their intercultural sensitivity was found to be high.

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Supporting Institution

No financial support has been received for this research sectors.

Ethical Statement

I declare that I have adhered to scientific and ethical principles in conducting and writing this study, and that I have properly cited all sources used. The data were obtained with the approval of Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Social and Human Sciences Research ethics committee (Date: 04.04.2023 and decision number: 01-17 (278327)). Institutional permission was obtained from Tokat Provincial Health Directorate where the research was conducted (letter dated 24.08.2023 and numbered E-87064461-044-222830997). *This study is derived from a master’s thesis (Author: Selma Taşdemir, Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Fatma Avşar, Institution: Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University, Thesis Title: Human papilloma virüs knowledge levels, sexual communications, cultural sensitivity of mothers with 9-14 years-old girls, Thesis completion year: 2024).

Thanks

This study is the master's thesis of the first author. We would like to thank Assistant Prof. Dr. Bahtışen KARTAL and Prof. Dr. Naile BİLGİLİ for their suggestions and contributions to the research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Public Health Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 14, 2026

Submission Date

June 26, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 3, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 28 Number: 2

APA
Taşdemir, S., & Avşar, F. (2026). Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Levels, Sexual Communications, Cultural Sensitivity of Mothers with 9-14 Years-Old Girls. Hemşirelikte Araştırma Geliştirme Dergisi, 28(2), 73-82. https://izlik.org/JA23XJ87MT
AMA
1.Taşdemir S, Avşar F. Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Levels, Sexual Communications, Cultural Sensitivity of Mothers with 9-14 Years-Old Girls. Hemar-G. 2026;28(2):73-82. https://izlik.org/JA23XJ87MT
Chicago
Taşdemir, Selma, and Fatma Avşar. 2026. “Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Levels, Sexual Communications, Cultural Sensitivity of Mothers With 9-14 Years-Old Girls”. Hemşirelikte Araştırma Geliştirme Dergisi 28 (2): 73-82. https://izlik.org/JA23XJ87MT.
EndNote
Taşdemir S, Avşar F (August 1, 2026) Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Levels, Sexual Communications, Cultural Sensitivity of Mothers with 9-14 Years-Old Girls. Hemşirelikte Araştırma Geliştirme Dergisi 28 2 73–82.
IEEE
[1]S. Taşdemir and F. Avşar, “Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Levels, Sexual Communications, Cultural Sensitivity of Mothers with 9-14 Years-Old Girls”, Hemar-G, vol. 28, no. 2, pp. 73–82, Aug. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA23XJ87MT
ISNAD
Taşdemir, Selma - Avşar, Fatma. “Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Levels, Sexual Communications, Cultural Sensitivity of Mothers With 9-14 Years-Old Girls”. Hemşirelikte Araştırma Geliştirme Dergisi 28/2 (August 1, 2026): 73-82. https://izlik.org/JA23XJ87MT.
JAMA
1.Taşdemir S, Avşar F. Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Levels, Sexual Communications, Cultural Sensitivity of Mothers with 9-14 Years-Old Girls. Hemar-G. 2026;28:73–82.
MLA
Taşdemir, Selma, and Fatma Avşar. “Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Levels, Sexual Communications, Cultural Sensitivity of Mothers With 9-14 Years-Old Girls”. Hemşirelikte Araştırma Geliştirme Dergisi, vol. 28, no. 2, Aug. 2026, pp. 73-82, https://izlik.org/JA23XJ87MT.
Vancouver
1.Selma Taşdemir, Fatma Avşar. Human Papilloma Virus Knowledge Levels, Sexual Communications, Cultural Sensitivity of Mothers with 9-14 Years-Old Girls. Hemar-G [Internet]. 2026 Aug. 1;28(2):73-82. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA23XJ87MT