Knowledge and Attitudes Toward HPV Vaccination Among Students of Govt. K.M. High School and P.C. Girls' School, Aizawl with a View to Developing an Informational Booklet

Jane Lalawmpuii, Urmijyoti Deori, RC Lalduhpuii

Abstract: Background: Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in India. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an effective primary prevention method; however, awareness among adolescents remains inadequate. Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitudes toward HPV vaccination among students of Govt. K.M. High School and P.C. Girls? School, Aizawl, with a view to develop an informational booklet. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 160 students using non-probability purposive sampling. A structured questionnaire was used to assess knowledge and a Likert-scale tool to measure attitudes. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Majority of students had poor knowledge (96.2%), while only 3.8% had good knowledge. Attitudes were largely positive (76.9%), while 23.1% reported neutral attitudes. No students had negative attitudes. There was no significant correlation between knowledge and attitude (r = -0.017, p = 0.835). Conclusion: Students demonstrated poor knowledge but favorable attitudes regarding HPV vaccination. An informational booklet was developed to enhance awareness and promote cervical cancer prevention.

Keywords: HPV vaccine, knowledge, attitudes, school students

How to Cite?: Jane Lalawmpuii, Urmijyoti Deori, RC Lalduhpuii, "Knowledge and Attitudes Toward HPV Vaccination Among Students of Govt. K.M. High School and P.C. Girls' School, Aizawl with a View to Developing an Informational Booklet", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1044-1047, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251213212433, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251213212433