KIẾN THỨC VỀ BỆNH SÙI MÀO GÀ VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN TRÊN NGƯỜI BỆNH SÙI MÀO GÀ ĐƯỢC ĐIỀU TRỊ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN DA LIỄU HÀ NỘI NĂM 2020

Abstract

Objectives: To describe the knowledge of genital warts and identify associated factors among patients receiving treatment at Hanoi hospital of Dermatology in 2020. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 206 patients treated with genital warts at the Department of Laser from May 2020 to October 2020. Patients’ knowledge was assessed using a self-developed questionnaire comprising 14 items focusing on etiology, risk factors, transmission modes, clinical manifestations, treatment options, recurrence, HPV association, and preventive measures. Results: Knowledge assessment revealed that 16,5% of patients had a good understanding of genital warts, whereas 62,6% demonstrated insufficient knowledge. Patients aged 18–40 years exhibited knowledge levels 2.69 times higher than those over 40 years (p<0.05). Urban residents had knowledge levels 2,18 times higher than those from rural, mountainous, or other regions (p<0.05). Individuals with at least a high school education showed knowledge levels 4,02 times higher than those with lower educational attainment (p<0.05). Conclusion: The rate of patients with good knowledge about genital warts is still low. Knowledge about genital warts of the subjects is related to age group, education, and geography.