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October 12, 2025Medicina (Ribeirão Preto)Open Access

Knowledge of Elementary Education students about HPV in a municipality from the Western Mesoregion of the State of Maranhão

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Descriptive cross-sectional study assesses health education gaps about HPV in students, highlighting vaccination needs.

A significant number of students show knowledge gaps about HPV and STIs, emphasizing a need for enhanced education and awareness.
Third-year students demonstrated greater understanding of HPV transmission and related cancer risks, indicating the effectiveness of prior education.
Vaccination coverage among students remains insufficient, with only 36% reporting receiving at least two doses of the HPV vaccine.
Health education strategies in schools must be prioritized to improve understanding of prophylactic practices and reduce STI transmission rates.

Jansen et al. (2025) studied this question.

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