Parents' Attitudes and Beliefs Towards Human Papillomavirus Vaccination.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of STIs, posing a significant public health problem. Today, the transmission of HPV can be very effectively prevented, making it important to vaccinate the target population at a young age. The aim of this study was to examine the attitudes and beliefs of parents regarding the HPV vaccine and the HPV vaccination of their child. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Osijek, Croatia, from June 2021 to September 2022 via a self-administered questionnaire and included 215 respondents. Results: The results showed that respondents who would vaccinate their child were significantly more likely to be those who work in the healthcare field, who had heard of the term HPV, who ha

SUBMITTER: Kotromanovic Simic I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12656538 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature