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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Coverage and Confidence in Italy: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study, the OBVIOUS Project.
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- Urban-rural disparities in HPV vaccination knowledge, willingness, and uptake among women in the Tibet autonomous region: a multi-center cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Incidence and survival of vulvar and vaginal cancers in a province of Northern Italy: a population-based study.Gynecologic oncology reports · 2025Article
- Revisiting HPV vaccination post-COVID: geopolitical, sociocultural, and ethical disparities in global health.International journal for equity in health · 2025Review
- A Cross-Sectional Study to Understand HPV Vaccine Hesitancy and Influencing Factors in Italian Adults.Vaccines · 2025Article
- HPV Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake: A Conceptual Analysis Using Rodgers' Evolutionary Approach.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Review
- Evaluating HPV Vaccination Behavior and Willingness to Be Vaccinated and Associated Factors Among University Students in Italy.Vaccines · 2025Article
- Knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer and prevention measures among female students in Poland: a cross-sectional, decade apart study.Journal of gynecologic oncology · 2025Article
- Organizational barriers in HPV vaccination uptake: A cross-sectional study among health sciences students.PloS one · 2025Article
- HPV Vaccine Awareness and Uptake Among Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic Users: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bologna, Italy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundHuman Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates are still below the target due to vaccine refusal or delay, lack of knowledge, and logistical challenges. Understanding these barriers is crucial for developing strategies to improve HPV vaccination rates.
methodsThis cross-sectional study used a questionnaire to investigate social and behavioral factors influencing decision making about the HPV vaccine. The survey was conducted from 11 April to 29 May 2022 and involved 10,000 Italian citizens aged ≥ 18 years. The sample was stratified based on region of residence, gender, and age group.
results3160 participants were surveyed about themselves, while 1266 respondents were surveyed about their children's vaccine uptake. Among females aged ≥ 26 years, the national average HPV vaccine uptake was 21.7%, with variations across different regions. In the 18-25 age group, females had a vaccine uptake (80.8%) twice as much as males (38.1%), while vaccine uptake among male and female children aged 9-11 was similar.
conclusionsThe OBVIOUS study in Italy reveals factors influencing low HPV vaccine uptake, suggesting targeted approaches, tailored information campaigns, heightened awareness of eligibility, promoting early vaccination, addressing low-risk perception among males, addressing safety concerns, and enhancing perceived accessibility to improve vaccine uptake and mitigate health risks.
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