Wiedza nastolatek i ich matek na temat profilaktyki raka szyjki macicy oraz szczepionek przeciwko wirusowi HPV
Knowledge of adolescent girls and their mothers on the prevention of cervical cancer and HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccines

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: Infection with high-oncogenic types of HPV is associated with the development of cervical cancer in 70-80%. Primary prevention of cervical cancer is based on education and vaccination of girls aged 11-12 before sexual initiation (PTG recommendations). HPV vaccination is not obligatory. The aim of the study is to investigate why mothers do not decide to vaccinate their daughters with HPV vaccine. Material and methods: The research group consisted of female students of two secondary schools in Tarnobrzeg and their mothers. An author’s questionnaire was used as a research method. Results: In the study group, both mothers and daughters have knowledge about the cy- tological examination, the relationship between HPV infection and the development of cervical cancer, women know the way of HPV infection. However, the knowledge of mothers about HPV vaccination is insufficient, the women surveyed do not know the vaccines, they do not know when to vaccinate their daughters and they are afraid of the side effects of vaccination

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