Research Article

Investigation of Nursing Students' Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus

Volume: 6 Number: 3 December 30, 2025
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Investigation of Nursing Students' Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus

Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge about the human papillomavirus among nursing students at the undergraduate level. Materials and Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study included a sample of 120 students enrolled in the nursing department of a foundation university who agreed to participate in the study. Based on the sample calculation, at least 80 participants were required, and 120 students participated in the study, forming the sample. Results: The mean knowledge level of nursing students regarding human papillomavirus was found to be 14.10, indicating that the participants' Human Papillomavirus Scale level was low (X ̄ =14,10±S.D.=6,92). The analyses revealed no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) between the level of the Human Papilloma Virus Scale and the variables of age, class, marital status, place of upbringing, current place of residence, knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases, regular sexual life, and taking any precautions against infectious diseases. The gender variable was the only one to demonstrate a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study revealed that nursing students have a low level of knowledge about HPV. Female participants (X̄=15) had more knowledge about HPV than male participants (X̄=11.93). The study indicated a need for further education among nursing students.

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The authors declare that they received no financial support.

Ethical Statement

I declare that this study is an original work; that I have acted in accordance with scientific ethical principles and rules in all stages of the study, including preparation, data collection, analysis, and presentation of information; that I have cited all data and information not obtained within the scope of this study and included these sources in the bibliography; that I have not made any changes to the data used; and that I have accepted all terms and conditions of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and have complied with my ethical duties and responsibilities.

Thanks

We would like to thank all nursing students who participated and supported our study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Surgical Diseases Nursing​​, ​Internal Diseases Nursing​, Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 30, 2025

Submission Date

November 5, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 23, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 6 Number: 3

APA
Saydamlı, Ş., Hitay, İ., Er, M. N., & Çolak, H. (2025). Investigation of Nursing Students’ Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus. Türk Hemşireler Derneği Dergisi, 6(3), 187-201. https://doi.org/10.70479/thdd.1811980
AMA
1.Saydamlı Ş, Hitay İ, Er MN, Çolak H. Investigation of Nursing Students’ Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus. JTNA. 2025;6(3):187-201. doi:10.70479/thdd.1811980
Chicago
Saydamlı, Şeyda, İrem Hitay, Muhammed Nasrullah Er, and Hakan Çolak. 2025. “Investigation of Nursing Students’ Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus”. Türk Hemşireler Derneği Dergisi 6 (3): 187-201. https://doi.org/10.70479/thdd.1811980.
EndNote
Saydamlı Ş, Hitay İ, Er MN, Çolak H (December 1, 2025) Investigation of Nursing Students’ Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus. Türk Hemşireler Derneği Dergisi 6 3 187–201.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Saydamlı, İ. Hitay, M. N. Er, and H. Çolak, “Investigation of Nursing Students’ Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus”, JTNA, vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 187–201, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.70479/thdd.1811980.
ISNAD
Saydamlı, Şeyda - Hitay, İrem - Er, Muhammed Nasrullah - Çolak, Hakan. “Investigation of Nursing Students’ Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus”. Türk Hemşireler Derneği Dergisi 6/3 (December 1, 2025): 187-201. https://doi.org/10.70479/thdd.1811980.
JAMA
1.Saydamlı Ş, Hitay İ, Er MN, Çolak H. Investigation of Nursing Students’ Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus. JTNA. 2025;6:187–201.
MLA
Saydamlı, Şeyda, et al. “Investigation of Nursing Students’ Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus”. Türk Hemşireler Derneği Dergisi, vol. 6, no. 3, Dec. 2025, pp. 187-01, doi:10.70479/thdd.1811980.
Vancouver
1.Şeyda Saydamlı, İrem Hitay, Muhammed Nasrullah Er, Hakan Çolak. Investigation of Nursing Students’ Knowledge Levels About Human Papillomavirus. JTNA. 2025 Dec. 1;6(3):187-201. doi:10.70479/thdd.1811980