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August 22, 2025Open Access

Factors Associated with Low Uptake of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination Series in Adolescent Girls in Rukiga District, Uganda

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Mixed-methods analysis identifies vaccine barriers for adolescent girls in Rukiga District, suggesting systemic changes are needed.

Only 27.49% of eligible girls completed the HPV vaccine series, indicating significant barriers to uptake.
Girls with mothers as caregivers had 70% higher odds of completing the vaccination, highlighting the caregiver's role.
The analysis utilized a mixed-methods, cross-sectional study design with quantitative and qualitative data from caregivers and health workers.
Community trust and vaccine misinformation contribute to low vaccination rates, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.

Evarist et al. (2025) studied this question.

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