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To develop a theoretical framework for understanding factors influencing HPV vaccine coverage among adolescent girls in KwaZulu-Natal.

February 10, 2026Open Access

A Theoretical Framework for Analysing School-Based HPV Vaccine Coverage among Adolescent Girls in KwaZulu-Natal: An African Public Health Perspective

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MTMeron TeweldeUniversity of Asmara YHYohannes HabtemariamUniversity of Asmara

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This article proposes a framework analyzing HPV vaccine coverage in adolescent girls, highlighting multi-level factors and implications for public health.

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To develop a theoretical framework for understanding factors influencing HPV vaccine coverage among adolescent girls in KwaZulu-Natal.
Synthesis of established health behaviour theories
Contextualization with African public health literature
Identification of five interrelated domains affecting coverage
Framework identifies individual and parental perceptions as critical factors
Highlights the importance of school-level systems and climate
Stresses the role of community norms and leadership in vaccination uptake
Suggests a mediating role for trusted community health workers
Calls for multi-component interventions that engage communities

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Tewelde et al. (2002) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698acaf07c832249c30ba9bb https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18528086

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This article proposes a framework analyzing HPV vaccine coverage in adolescent girls, highlighting multi-level factors and implications for public health.

A Theoretical Framework for Analysing School-Based HPV Vaccine Coverage among Adolescent Girls in KwaZulu-Natal: An African Public Health Perspective

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A Theoretical Framework for Analysing School-Based HPV Vaccine Coverage among Adolescent Girls in KwaZulu-Natal: An African Public Health Perspective

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