Exploring the Underuse of HPV Vaccination Among Women in Pakistan, A Clinical Evaluation of an Urgent Public Health Threat

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Descriptive study highlights low HPV awareness and acceptance in women, suggesting urgent public health interventions.

Only 6.7% of women in Pakistan received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine, indicating significant underuse.
Only 15.3% of participants had heard of HPV, highlighting a severe knowledge gap that needs addressing.
Observational analysis from two hospitals assessed awareness and barriers related to HPV vaccination in 150 women.
Integration of HPV vaccination into public health initiatives is essential to overcome barriers and increase uptake.

Baloch et al. (2023) studied this question.

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