Rumors and fears about the HPV vaccine: Perceptions of adolescent girls in government school in Addis Ababa

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Perceptions of the HPV vaccine are influenced by rumors and misinformation, limiting engagement.
Focus group discussions with 76 adolescent girls identified key themes regarding their perceptions.
Thematic analysis revealed that social influences, including parents and peers, affect vaccine confidence.
Improved communication is essential for reducing misinformation and increasing HPV vaccine uptake.

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Qualitative study explores HPV vaccine perceptions in adolescent girls, revealing fears linked to misinformation and peer influence.

Berhanu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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