The Study of the Prevalence of Knowledge and Vaccination Status of HPV Vaccine Among Healthcare Students at a Tertiary Healthcare Center in Western India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is one of the most common vaccine-preventable cancers. An amalgamation of timely screening and vaccination is an effective strategy to combat the prevalence of cervical cancer. We sought to assess knowledge, awareness, and practices regarding HPV cancer, screening, and vaccination as these are the bases for developing attitudes and practices which, in the long run, shall change the culture of the community for primary prevention.

Methodology

This was a cross-sectional study with an anonymous questionnaire to check knowledge, attitude, and practice toward cervical cancer and HPV vaccination. The study was conducted for MBBS, physiotherapy, and nursing students aged between 17 and 24 years across all years at Bhaikaka University, irrespective of gend

SUBMITTER: Patel NH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11399507 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature