Awareness, knowledge, and beliefs about Human Papillomavirus and its vaccine among Egyptian medical students: A cross-sectional national study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major cause of preventable cancers, including cervical, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers. Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines, gaps in awareness, knowledge, and uptake persist globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Medical students, as future healthcare providers, play a critical role in HPV prevention advocacy, making it important to understand their level of preparedness.

Methods

A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted during the 2024-2025 academic year among medical students enrolled in faculties of medicine across Egypt. Eligible participants included undergraduate and internship-year students who voluntarily completed an online questionnaire adapted from the validated Karki et

SUBMITTER: Elmanzlawey M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680150 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature