@article{article_1663013, title={University Students’ Knowledge and Health Beliefs Regarding Human Papillomavirus and Vaccines}, journal={Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi}, volume={35}, pages={42–54}, year={2026}, DOI={10.34108/eujhs.1663013}, url={https://izlik.org/JA65TH43KW}, author={Kanar İnce, Esra and Yıldırım, Nilüfer}, keywords={Üniversite öğrencileri, human papilloma virus enfeksiyonu, hemşirelik.}, abstract={<p>The study aims to evaluate knowledge and health beliefs related to Human Papillomavirus infection and Human Papillomavirus vaccination among female university students. The study was conducted cross-sectionally, with non-probability sampling, on 329 female students studying at a university. Each participant was informed before the study, and verbal consent was obtained. Three forms were used as data collection tools: Introductory Information Form, “Human Papillomavirus Infection Knowledge Scale,” and “Human Papillomavirus Infection and Vaccination Health Belief Model Scale. It was found that 51.4% of participants were knowledgeable about Human Papilloma Virus infection, 59.9% had previously received information about the vaccine, and 76.9% did not want to be vaccinated. Participants received 2.71±2.23 points from the Human Papillomavirus Infection Knowledge Scale, and their knowledge level was weak. Education programs for cervical cancer, pap smear tests, and the Human Papillomavirus Infection vaccine should be planned and implemented. </p>}, number={1}