Uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination and associated factors among high school female students in Dessie City Administration, North East Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The vaccination for human papillomavirus (HPV) is a widely acknowledged global measure aimed at preventing cervical cancer. However, the rate of vaccine adoption differs across various regions and countries due to a number of discouraging factors. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the uptake of HPV vaccination and associated factors among high school female students in Dessie City Administration, Northeast Ethiopia, 2023.

Methods

School-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 410 high school female students in Dessie City Administration from April 1, 2023, to May 1, 2023. Participants were selected using a simple random sampling technique. The data were collected using self-administered questionnaires. Data were entered using EPI data version 4.6 and e

SUBMITTER: Hussen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12446816 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature