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September 10, 2025Journal of Education and Health PromotionOpen Access

Knowledge and attitudes toward HPV vaccination among young and adolescent females attending primary health care centers in Abha, Saudi Arabia

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SASamah Hameed H. AlrehailiMinistry of HealthMAMohammed AlkhathamiGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation TrustAAAli Mohammed AlfalahiRiyadh Armed Forces Hospital

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Overview

Cross-sectional study identifies low HPV vaccination rates among young females, suggesting educational interventions may improve outcomes.

Key Points

  • Only 20.7% of young females understand HPV vaccination should begin at ages 9–11.
  • While 60.8% were aware of the HPV vaccine, only 13.3% had received it.
  • A significant knowledge gap exists regarding the vaccine's role in preventing cervical cancer.
  • Educational campaigns and community engagement are essential to increase vaccine uptake.

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Alrehaili et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d7ee54b1d3bfb60f9f8dhttps://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_2050_24
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