Cervical Cancer and HPV vaccination: Insights into knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Albanian women.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a widespread skin-to-skin transmitted infection that poses a global health concern. Although Albania faced prior challenges, it has recently introduced a quadrivalent recombinant HPV vaccine, a critical step in preventing cervical cancer among young women. This study aims to identify potential gaps in knowledge and attitudes among Albanian women regarding cervical cancer and HPV infection, as well as provide insights into the effectiveness of the national primary prevention program.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among 473 Albanian women using an anonymous online questionnaire to collect sociodemographic information, awareness on HPV infection and cervical cancer, and HPV vaccination practices. The associatio

SUBMITTER: Pojani E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11667049 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature