Author(s):
Jismi Anna Jessan, Joecy Joseph, Johanna Joji, Kalaivani S, Kaviyarasi D, Laisha Blessy J, Madhubala M, Arockia Jesi S, AmuthaT, Celina D, Kanchana S.
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DOI:
10.52711/2454-2660.2026.00027 
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Jismi Anna Jessan1, Joecy Joseph2, Johanna Joji3, Kalaivani S4, Kaviyarasi D5, Laisha Blessy J6, Madhubala M7, Arockia Jesi S8, AmuthaT9, Celina D10, Kanchana S.11
1-7B. Sc. Nursing III year students (2020-2024 Batch)
8Assistant Professor, Omayal Achi College of Nursing Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
9Professor cum Head of the Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing Dept., Omayal Achi College of Nursing affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
10Professor cum Vice Principal, Omayal Achi College of Nursing Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
11Professor cum Principal, Omayal Achi College of Nursing Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Published In:
Volume - 14,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Background: Reproduction is an essential process for the survival of all living things. Reproductive health refers to a state of physical, mental and social well-being related to the reproductive system. There is a necessity to maintain reproductive health of the women during adolescent period by promoting healthy lifestyle practices and taking steps to protect younger people from health risk and prevention of health problems. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) seen in sexually active adolescents and young women. It can occur through intimate skin-to-skin contact. HPV infects epithelial cells (surface cells) on the oral or genital mucous membranes and parts of the skin such as the hands and feet. Any contact with those areas that contain the virus could lead to transmission. Early detection through screening and HPV vaccination presents a crucial opportunity, with a high cure rate when managed at early stages.
Aims and objective: To assess the level of knowledge regarding prevention of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection among college girls. Method and Materials: The study was conducted using a quantitative research approach with non experimental descriptive research design. Totally 60 college girls who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria at Omayal Achi College of Nursing, Chennai. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used. Self-administered structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect the data.
Result: The study findings revealed that none of them had adequate level of knowledge, 53.33% of the college girls had moderately adequate level of knowledge and 46.67% of them had inadequate level of knowledge. Chi-square shows that age, family monthly income, residential area and duration of menstruation were significantly associated with the level of knowledge score. Conclusion: The study findings concluded that most of the college girls were having inadequate level of knowledge regarding prevention of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection. Thus the study recommended that there is a need to improve the knowledge and awareness about reproductive health.
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Jismi Anna Jessan, Joecy Joseph, Johanna Joji, Kalaivani S, Kaviyarasi D, Laisha Blessy J, Madhubala M, Arockia Jesi S, AmuthaT, Celina D, Kanchana S. Assessment of Knowledge regarding Prevention of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Infection among College girls in selected College, Chennai, Tamilnadu. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2026;14(2):136-0. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2026.00027
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Jismi Anna Jessan, Joecy Joseph, Johanna Joji, Kalaivani S, Kaviyarasi D, Laisha Blessy J, Madhubala M, Arockia Jesi S, AmuthaT, Celina D, Kanchana S. Assessment of Knowledge regarding Prevention of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Infection among College girls in selected College, Chennai, Tamilnadu. International Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2026;14(2):136-0. doi: 10.52711/2454-2660.2026.00027 Available on: https://www.ijneronline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-14-2-10
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