DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2018.v06i05.062

Pages: 2195-2201

The main objective of this study was to assess the level of medical students’ knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted on a representative sample of medical students in Fez University. Data were collected using anonymous self-administered questionnaire; knowledge level was assessed using a score. The mean age of the 328 participants was 20.8 ± 2.2 and 68.2% were females. Most respondents were aware of cervical cancer and HPV (68.8%) and its vaccination (56.9%). Only 5.8% of respondents received training sessions on cervical cancer prevention. More than two tiers (69.4%) of participants had good knowledge and the mean score of knowledge was 17.2±4.3points (29-items) out of 29. Proportion of good knowledge among student was 69.4%, it was significantly higher among second cycle students; 87.7% versus 54.0% among first cycle ones (p<0.001). Similarly, it was higher among students attending training sessions on cervical cancer prevention; 74.4% versus 56.8% (p=0.04). In multivariate analysis, only level of study remained significantly associated with good knowledge (OR=1.8 CI: [1.3-2.3]). This study showed that the levels of participants’ knowledge are insufficient. It will be necessary to provide regular training sessions.