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September 10, 2025Apollo MedicineOpen Access

Perception and Practices Towards Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Vaccination Among Adult Women Visiting the Outpatient Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology: An Observational Study from a Tertiary Care Institute in South India

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Observational study highlights gaps in cervical cancer awareness and HPV vaccination among women, suggesting necessary educational initiatives.

Only 25.7% of women were aware of cervical cancer's risk factors, highlighting significant knowledge deficiencies in prevention.
Out of 324 participants, 43.2% had heard of cervical cancer, while 69.7% had a positive attitude towards HPV vaccination.
The study utilized a cross-sectional design with a self-administered questionnaire to gather insights into women's awareness and practices.
These findings underscore an urgent need for targeted public health strategies to enhance cervical cancer prevention in low-resource settings.

Sharmila et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Observational study highlights gaps in cervical cancer awareness and HPV vaccination among women, suggesting necessary educational initiatives.