HPV vaccine awareness and uptake in rural Indigenous communities in Guatemala: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine awareness and uptake among caregivers in rural Indigenous communities in Guatemala and to identify sociodemographic predictors of vaccine unawareness and non-uptake.

Methods

This cross-sectional survey was conducted across 12 rural Indigenous communities in Guatemala's Central Highlands. Using a community-engaged research approach, trained multilingual health workers administered surveys in Spanish, Kaqchikel or K'iche'. Eligible participants were adults who served as primary caregivers to children. The survey assessed HPV vaccine awareness, vaccine attitudes and uptake among those with daughters aged 8 or older. Logistic regression was used to examine predictors of vaccine unawareness and bivariate analysis explored di

SUBMITTER: Abascal Miguel L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12766853 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature