Barriers and Predictors of HPV Vaccine Uptake Among Female Medical Students in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Low HPV vaccine uptake persists in Saudi Arabia despite improving awareness. This study aimed to assess the level of awareness, knowledge, and uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among female medical students in Saudi Arabia, and to identify key demographic, academic, and informational factors that predict vaccination behavior. It also sought to explore perceived barriers influencing vaccine acceptance within this population. Methods: A multi-center cross-sectional survey recruited 246 female medical students from five Saudi universities using convenience sampling. An anonymous, structured, and validated questionnaire assessed HPV/vaccine knowledge, attitudes, uptake, and perceived barriers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics,

SUBMITTER: Bakhsh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12523730 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature