Knowledge and awareness of HPV vaccine and acceptability to vaccinate in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We assessed the knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer, HPV and HPV vaccine, and willingness and acceptability to vaccinate in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. We further identified countries that fulfill the two GAVI Alliance eligibility criteria to support nationwide HPV vaccination.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed studies on the knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer, HPV and HPV vaccine, and willingness and acceptability to vaccinate. Trends in Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP3) vaccine coverage in SSA countries from 1990-2011 were extracted from the World Health Organization database.

Findings

The review revealed high levels of willingness and acceptability of HPV vaccine but low levels of knowledge and awareness

SUBMITTER: Perlman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3949716 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature