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Study aim
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Change in the mean knowledge and attitude scores of Shiraz dental intern students regarding HPV-related lesions, transmission methods, and vaccination, measured by questionnaire before and after the educational intervention.
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Design
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This is a quasi-experimental, single-group, pre-test/post-test (before-after) interventional study.
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Settings and conduct
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This quasi-experimental (pre-post) study will be conducted on intern students at Shiraz Dental School in 2025-2026]. After obtaining written consent [cite: 257][cite_start], a pre-test questionnaire (assessing knowledge and attitude) will be completed in person. Then, the educational intervention, consisting of a multimedia file (slides and images), will be provided. One week after the intervention, the post-test questionnaire will be completed again.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Participants are all currently enrolled male and female intern students at Shiraz Dental School during the 2025-2026 academic year. Inclusion criteria include providing written informed consent to participate and complete completion of the questionnaire. Exclusion criteria include lack of cooperation during the study or failure to complete the questionnaires in the pre- or post-intervention stages.
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Intervention groups
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This is a single-group study. The intervention group receives an educational multimedia file. This file includes slides containing up-to-date scientific information, relevant images, and effective protocols regarding knowledge and attitude towards the HPV virus.
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Main outcome variables
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The primary outcome is the change in the mean knowledge score of intern students regarding HPV-related lesions, transmission methods, and vaccination.