Factors associated with HPV vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in Africa: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection worldwide. HPV vaccination is an important tool to prevent and control HPV infection and its complications. Despite carrying the severe burden of disease, HPV vaccine coverage in Africa remains low. The aim of the current review is to evaluate the factors associated with HPV vaccination acceptance among adolescent men and women, young men and women, parents/caregivers, men who have sex with men, healthcare workers and programme managers in Africa.

Methods and analysis

We will include peer-reviewed quantitative studies. We will search PubMed, Scopus, PsycInfo, Web of Science and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, with no language restriction, to identify eligibl

SUBMITTER: Mavundza EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11575253 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature