Development and Psychometric Properties of the Human Papillomavirus‐Know Questionnaire ( HPV ‐Know‐Q) to Assess the Knowledge of Women on HPV Infection and Related Outcomes

Key Points

• The HPV-Know-Q demonstrates acceptable psychometric properties for evaluating HPV knowledge in women, supporting its adoption in healthcare settings.
• Psychometric assessment revealed that the questionnaire reliably measures understanding of HPV and its related outcomes among female respondents.
• Analysis involved the development of a patient-reported outcome measure tailored to enhance awareness and education about HPV infections.
• The findings highlight the importance of accessible tools for knowledge assessment, which may improve women's health outcomes related to HPV.

Abstract