Assessing knowledge, attitudes, and barriers toward HPV cervical cancer and vaccination among female university students in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of genital warts and cervical cancer (CC), which was reported as the second most common malignancy among women in Bangladesh in 2020. While vaccination against HPV stands out as the most effective strategy for preventing CC, however, misconceptions about its safety, effectiveness, and benefits may impact its prevalence. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of HPV infection, CC, and vaccination, as well as the attitudes and willingness to receive the vaccine among female university students in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect primary data from 800 university students through face-to-face interviews. A well-structured questionnaire was administered to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge

SUBMITTER: Emon HH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12738578 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature