The Reasons to Get Vaccinated: A Cross-Sectional Study on HPV Vaccination Adherence in a Northern Italian University.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Human papillomavirus (HPV) represents a major public health challenge due to its high prevalence and the complications arising from infection. The aim of the study was to investigate the reasons for adherence to the HPV vaccination campaign offered by the University of Milan to its students.

Methods

A questionnaire, distributed via QR code, was utilized to investigate the motivations behind participation in the vaccination campaign, as well as the characteristics of the population participating in the vaccination campaign carried out at the University of Milan. Concurrently, a comprehensive analysis of the characteristics of students was also carried out at the vaccination sites where it was conducted, categorizing them into university hospitals and uni

SUBMITTER: Perrone PM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12846412 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature