INTERGENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES: HPV KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEIVED HEALTH STATUS AT A MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY, 2016–2022
2024
HPV Knowledge and Health Status at a University
Sample size: 2678
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Nesser Whitney, Snyder Scott
Primary Institution: Indiana State University
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess HPV knowledge and perceived health status among students, staff, and faculty at a Midwestern university.
Conclusion
Older respondents had better HPV knowledge than younger ones, and more individuals aged 61 and older rated their health status as excellent.
Supporting Evidence
- HPV knowledge was significant for age group (p <.001).
- Respondents 61 and older performed better than those aged 18-21.
- More individuals 61 and older rated their health status as excellent than expected.
Takeaway
The study found that older people know more about HPV than younger people, and many older individuals feel healthy.
Methodology
Three cross-sectional surveys were conducted assessing HPV knowledge and perceived health status.
Participant Demographics
Includes students, staff, and faculty, with 145 respondents aged 61 years or older.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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