Knowledge of Cervical Cancer and Intention to Receive the Vaccine among Male Nursing Students

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of cervical cancer and the intention to receive the HPV vaccine among male nursing students. Methods: A survey was conducted with 153 male nursing students aged 19 years or older, enrolled in universities located in B Metropolitan City, U Metropolitan City, and K Province. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 28.0 software. Results: The mean cervical cancer knowledge score among participants was 4.90 ± 2.49 out of 10 points. The statement “Cervical cancer can be completely cured if detected early” had the highest correct response rate at 74.0%. A total of 90.9% of the participants indicated an intention to receive the HPV vaccine. Knowledge of cervical cancer showed statistically significant differences according to recent income level and age at first sexual experience. Intention to receive the HPV vaccine significantly differed according to religion. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that, despite a high intention to receive the HPV vaccine, male nursing students had a low level of knowledge regarding cervical cancer. It is necessary to develop and implement additional educational programs in university curricula to improve their knowledge.