Knowledge, attitude, and perception of the parents toward HPV vaccine administration to their children in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a major culprit of infection-related cancer globally. In Saudi Arabia, HPV vaccine was recently introduced. We assessed the knowledge, attitude, and perception of parents in Saudi Arabia toward HPV vaccine uptake.

Methods

In this survey-based cross-sectional study, eligible participants (parents of girls or boys aged 9-14 years) were interviewed in-person. The survey was divided into sections: demographics, HPV infection and HPV vaccination knowledge, vaccine acceptance in general, and HPV vaccine acceptance.

Results

Of 386 participants, 65.5% were fathers, 44.6% were aged 30-39 years, and 78% held at least a college degree. Knowledge regarding HPV risk and its transmission was overall low. While 64% have heard of HPV

SUBMITTER: Bakhashab AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12307288 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature