Retrospective Analysis of HPV Vaccination Attitudes and Uptake Among Medical Students: Implications for Preventive Healthcare.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination remains a critical preventive strategy against HPV-related cancers, yet uptake among young adults in Poland remains suboptimal.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess HPV vaccination status, determinants, and perceived barriers to vaccination among healthcare students.

Methods

This retrospective survey was conducted among 1062 students of the Medical University of Lodz, including those studying Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, and Public Health.

Results

Overall, 20% of respondents reported HPV vaccination, with the highest coverage among midwifery students (26.8%) and the lowest among medical students (16.8%). The major barriers to vaccination were found to be cost and misconceptions regarding vaccination age limits

SUBMITTER: Kalucka S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12737701 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature