Background/Objectives: The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection that is a known cause of morbidities such as genital warts and cancers of the cervix, anus, and oropharynx. Non-cervical HPV-related cancers have been a developing problem in North America, increasing in incidence by up to 225% in some instances over a span of two decades. Methods: This study investigated levels ofawarenessandknowledgeof HPV, oropharyngeal cancer (OPC), and the HPV vaccine using a self-administered web-based survey designed specifically for this research. University students (n= 1005) aged 18–30 completed a 42-item questionnaire that included demographic information, awareness questions, and a series of “true/false/I don’t know” knowledge questions. Results: The data gathered revealed that participants had relatively high levels of awareness. However, many respondents had significant gaps in their knowledge of HPV, OPC, and the HPV vaccine. Collectively, the data indicate that awareness and knowledge of HPV and the value of vaccination may place younger individuals at risk for HPV-related infections. Conclusions: Although a relatively high level of awareness concerning HPV was observed, the gaps in knowledge suggest that further efforts are necessary to educate young adults. While all risk factors cannot be reduced, the present data may guide future efforts directed toward better education on HPV and related health concerns and associated risks.
背景/目的：人乳头瘤病毒（HPV）是一种常见的性传播感染，已知可导致生殖器疣以及宫颈癌、肛门癌和口咽癌等疾病。在北美地区，非宫颈HPV相关癌症已成为一个日益严重的问题，部分病例的发病率在过去二十年间增长高达225%。方法：本研究采用专门设计的自填式网络问卷调查，探讨了大学生对HPV、口咽癌（OPC）及HPV疫苗的认知水平和知识掌握程度。共有1005名18-30岁的大学生完成了包含42个项目的问卷，内容涵盖人口统计学信息、认知度问题以及一系列"正确/错误/不知道"的知识性问题。结果：数据显示参与者对HPV具有相对较高的认知度，但许多受访者对HPV、OPC及HPV疫苗的知识存在显著缺口。总体而言，数据表明年轻群体对HPV及其疫苗价值的认知不足可能使其面临HPV相关感染风险。结论：尽管观察到受访者对HPV具有相对较高的认知水平，但知识缺口表明仍需加强对青年群体的健康教育。虽然无法消除所有风险因素，但本研究数据可为未来开展更有效的HPV及相关健康问题教育提供方向。
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