ArticleHuman vaccines & immunotherapeutics2024
Assessing Saudi women's awareness about human papillomavirus (HPV) and their susceptibility to receive the vaccine.
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- Impact of a Culturally Tailored Educational Intervention on Human Papillomavirus Knowledge and Vaccination Intentions Among Women in Saudi Arabia: Quasi-Experimental Study.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2026Article
- HPV vaccine: the key to a powerful shield against cancer.BMC public health · 2026Article
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- Barriers and Predictors of HPV Vaccine Uptake Among Female Medical Students in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Cervical cancer risk and high-risk HPV types distribution in Saudi Arabia: Trends from a national laboratory-based study.Saudi medical journal · 2025Article
- Toward an Understanding of the Lack of Transmission of Facts About Human Papillomavirus: Qualitative Case Study.JMIR cancer · 2025Article
- PLOD2 exacerbates cervical squamous cell carcinoma by suppressing p53 by binding to YAP1.Molecular medicine reports · 2025Article
- Knowledge and attitudes toward human papillomavirus and cervical cancer prevention among women in the Asir Region, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Knowledge and attitudes toward HPV vaccination among young and adolescent females attending primary health care centers in Abha, Saudi Arabia.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
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Abstract
Cervical cancer is a significant health concern for women worldwide, with human papillomavirus (HPV) being the primary cause. This study aimed to assess Saudi women's awareness and knowledge of HPV, determine their information sources, and evaluate their intention to receive the HPV vaccine. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 654 Saudi females aged 18 to 60 years from January to May 2023. The results revealed that 60.85% of the participants had heard about HPV, but only 8.25% had received the HPV vaccination. Despite the low vaccination rate, 71.11% of the respondents expressed willingness to receive the vaccine. Educational level was the significant predictor of the vaccine awareness and acceptance. The internet and social media were the most prevalent sources of information about HPV. The study highlights the need for additional education about HPV-related diseases and vaccination among Saudi women. Although there is a high level of HPV vaccine acceptance, the lack of knowledge suggests that targeted educational interventions are necessary to increase awareness and promote vaccination uptake. These findings can inform public health strategies to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in Saudi Arabia through improved HPV vaccination coverage and education.
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