The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the awareness and knowledge about human papillomavirus
(HPV) and its association with human diseases could be improved after an educational intervention was given in 2
groups of Thai women. The participants included 370 and 348 participants in the ≤25-year-old group and the
>25-year-old group, respectively. After the questionnaire composed of 15 knowledge and 2 awareness questions
had been given to each participant, a knowledge brochure was distributed, then the knowledge was reassessed.
Paired-T test was used to evaluate the knowledge before and after the intervention. Mean knowledge scores were
increased in the ≤25-year-old (4.35±4.39 to 12.32±3.1) and the >25-year-old (4.82±4.33 to 13.22±2.35) groups.
Statistically significant difference was found in both groups. The >25-year-old group had significantly higher mean
knowledge score after the intervention than that of the ≤25-year-old group (13.22±2.35 VS 12.32±3.1). Most of the
participants had the improved knowledge about the characteristics and pathogenesisof HPV. If proper educational
intervention was given, the awareness and knowledge about HPV and HPV vaccines could be improved among
female Thai participants. Therefore, giving knowledge about HPV should be considered as a public health strategy
in health promotion for all Thai women.