Social Determinants of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Adolescent Girls in Low-Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Cervical cancer remains the fourth most common cancer among women globally, despite being preventable with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. However, HPV vaccine uptake remains a challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where cervical cancer elimination faces significant delays. The present study aims to identify the social determinants impacting HPV vaccine uptake in LMICs. This systematic review and meta-analysis included studies published between 2010 and 2025, identified through PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. Eligible studies reported HPV vaccine uptake (initiation, completion, or both) among adolescent girls aged 9 to 19 and examined at least 1 individual- or household-level social determinant. Data were thematically synthesized, and a meta-analysis was

SUBMITTER: Kumar P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743787 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature