Knowledge and attitudes of mothers toward HPV vaccination: A cross-sectional study in Kazakhstan

Babi A. Issa T. Issanov A. Akhanova S. Udalova N. Koktova S. Balykov A. Sattarkyzy Z. Imankulova B. Kamzayeva N. Almawi W.Y. Aimagambetova G.
January-December 2023 SAGE Publications Ltd

Womens Health
2023 #19

Background: Although recommended for all member states of World Health Organization, there is no national human papillomavirus vaccination program in Kazakhstan. Furthermore, there are no studies in Kazakhstan that evaluate the mothers’ perception of human papillomavirus vaccines. Objectives: This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward human papillomavirus vaccination among mothers in Kazakhstan and the factors associated with their attitudes. Design: A cross-sectional study was performed during the period of December 2021—February 2022. The STROBE guideline for cross-sectional studies was applied. Methods: Paper-based structured questionnaires were filled out by 191 mothers, 141 of whom had daughters. The attitude score was assessed as per the Likert-type scale. The Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests, with a significance value of < 0.05 were used to analyze the relationships between the characteristics of mothers and their attitude scores. Results: The following factors were significantly associated with mothers’ attitudes toward human papillomavirus vaccination: a place of residence, family income, number of children, and refusal of vaccination for themselves (p < 0.005). Of all participants, only 45% of all mothers, 41% of mothers with a female, and 46% of mothers with male children had positive attitudes toward human papillomavirus vaccination. The child’s gender was not a significant determinant. Overall, the level of knowledge about human papillomavirus vaccination was found to be low. The median total score is 0 out of 12 for women who have negative and neutral attitudes toward human papillomavirus vaccines. Among women who have positive attitudes toward HPV vaccines, the median score is around 3 points. Conclusion: Before the implementation of the human papillomavirus vaccination program into the Kazakhstani national vaccination calendar, comprehensive and adequate information and education campaigns are required on the national level for parents and the population in general.

HPV vaccination , HPV vaccine attitude , HPV vaccines , Kazakhstan , mothers’ attitude

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Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, “Keruen Medicus” Clinic, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, East-Kazakhstan Regional Hospital, Oskemen, Kazakhstan
Regional Perinatal Center, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, City polyclinic #6, Astana, Kazakhstan
Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health, CF University Medical Center, Astana, Kazakhstan
Faculty of Sciences, El-Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan

Department of Biomedical Sciences
Department of Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
Regional Perinatal Center
Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
Clinical Academic Department of Women’s Health
Faculty of Sciences
Department of Surgery

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