Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding human papilloma virus vaccination among physicians in Qatar.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The human papilloma virus is a global problem that affects sexually active women and men, with cervical cancer being the most serious associated disease. Most cervical cancer cases can be prevented by vaccination against the human papilloma virus early in life. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among physicians working in Qatar, regarding the human papilloma virus, infection, and prevention using vaccines.

Study-design

This was a cross-sectional study using quantitative data collection.

Methodology

An online survey targeting physicians working in Qatar was conducted, using a web-based pretested questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised four sections capturing a few demographic details, 33 questions in the Kno

SUBMITTER: Albayat SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10826392 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature