Conocimiento sobre la infección por el virus papiloma humano y su vacuna, en la población adolescente del departamento del Atlántico

Abstract

The human papilloma virus is the most common sexually transmitted disease that exists. It is so common that both sexually active men and women can get it at some point in their lives, despite using condoms. In Colombia it is observed that HPV infection is very common in young women under 30 years of age, it decreases with increasing age; in Colombia it increases again in women older than 54 years. In this research, the study area corresponds to the adolescent population located in the department of Atlántico, both sexes will be taken into account. The non-probabilistic convenience sample taken from an adolescent population of three different municipalities of the department of Atlántico: Barranquilla with 110, Loneliness with a participation of 75 and loneliness with 22 adolescents surveyed. In this study it was possible to detect that adolescents from the Atlantic (Barranquilla, Soledad and Puerto Colombia), recognize and know that the human papilloma virus is a sexually transmitted infection (63.5%) and that it can cause cancer. Similarly, it is evident that there is no clarity regarding the form of prevention and dosage of the vaccine (58%). Although, they know that this exists. It is important for health personnel, especially nursing, to provide support in health promotion. Taking into account; that adolescents are a group at risk, who need to know about HPV, due to its close link with cancer in women and men. In this sense, it is suggested that based on these results, professional educational institutions strengthen the information of future nursing professionals and work directly or indirectly in the education of children and young people, from the curricular practices that are done in schools. Even in the same hospitals and health centers, try to approach them, regardless of the reason for seeking care.