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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study (also classified as: Mixed-Methods, Validation Study).

Epidemiology of Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study reveals low awareness of cervical cancer and HPV among college students, highlighting gaps in public health education efforts.

A notable 16.7% of blood samples tested positive for HPV infection, indicating a public health concern.
Only 20.4% of students recognized cervical cancer as a gynecologic cancer, reflecting a knowledge gap.
Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 499 college students via surveys and blood sampling.
This study highlights the urgent need for educational campaigns on HPV and cervical cancer, especially in developing countries.

Saeed et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study reveals low awareness of cervical cancer and HPV among college students, highlighting gaps in public health education efforts.