Knowledge and attitudes of mothers toward HPV vaccination: A cross-sectional study in Kazakhstan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although recommended for all member states of World Health Organization, there is no national human papillomavirus vaccination program in Kazakhstan. Furthermore, there are no studies in Kazakhstan that evaluate the mothers' perception of human papillomavirus vaccines.

Objectives

This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward human papillomavirus vaccination among mothers in Kazakhstan and the factors associated with their attitudes.

Design

A cross-sectional study was performed during the period of December 2021-February 2022. The STROBE guideline for cross-sectional studies was applied.

Methods

Paper-based structured questionnaires were filled out by 191 mothers, 141 of whom had daughters. The attitude score was assessed as per the Lik

SUBMITTER: Babi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10192804 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature