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This research aims to evaluate knowledge, perceptions, uptake, and delivery preferences for HPV vaccination among out-of-school girls in Masaka, Uganda.

April 5, 2026Human Vaccines & ImmunotherapeuticsOpen Access

Knowledge, perceptions, uptake, and determinants of HPV vaccination, and preferred delivery strategies among out-of-school girls in Masaka, Uganda

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This research aims to evaluate knowledge, perceptions, uptake, and delivery preferences for HPV vaccination among out-of-school girls in Masaka, Uganda.
Conducted a survey with 428 out-of-school girls aged 9-20 years in inland and fishing communities.
Utilized structured questionnaires to assess knowledge and uptake of the HPV vaccine.
Applied descriptive statistics and logistic regression to analyze participant data.
Only 44.2% of girls reported prior knowledge of the HPV vaccine, yet 73.4% recognized its importance.
HPV vaccination uptake was low, with 29.9% receiving at least one dose and 12.9% completing two doses.
Prior awareness significantly increased the likelihood of vaccine uptake (aOR = 7.82).
Higher uptake was found in fishing communities (aOR = 2.21).
91.2% of unvaccinated girls showed willingness to receive the vaccine, preferring community outreach as a delivery method.

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Survey assesses HPV vaccination knowledge and preferences in out-of-school girls, suggesting targeted interventions are needed.

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Kitonsa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d1fc4fa79560c99a0a1e3a https://doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2026.2654928

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Knowledge, perceptions, uptake, and determinants of HPV vaccination, and preferred delivery strategies among out-of-school girls in Masaka, Uganda

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