Exploring intersectional determinants of, and interventions for, low uptake of human papillomavirus vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cervical cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death in 36 low- and middle-income countries, with the majority located in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), South America and Southeastern Asia. The highest regional incidence and mortality occur in SSA. Despite the high efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in preventing cervical cancer, its uptake remains unacceptably low in SSA. This scoping review aims to integrate evidence from SSA on social determinants of HPV vaccine uptake with complementary evidence on interventions to promote its uptake.

Methods and analysis

The proposed review will be conducted following the guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute Scoping Review Methodology Group. Additi

SUBMITTER: Kailemia PN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749588 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature