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This research aims to assess knowledge, awareness, and willingness to receive the HPV vaccine among medical students at Qassim University.

June 17, 2026VaccinesOpen Access

Knowledge, Awareness, and Willingness Toward the HPV Vaccine Among Medical Students at Qassim University: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional survey evaluates HPV vaccine awareness and willingness in medical students, indicating a need for improved education.

This research aims to assess knowledge, awareness, and willingness to receive the HPV vaccine among medical students at Qassim University.
Conducted a cross-sectional online survey of 300 medical students at Qassim University.
Utilized a pre-validated questionnaire covering sociodemographic data, HPV knowledge, and behavioral intent.
Applied multivariable logistic regression to identify predictors of vaccine awareness and willingness.
91.7% of students had heard of HPV, while 79.3% knew about the HPV vaccine.
44.3% achieved good knowledge of HPV, and 56.3% were personally willing to receive the vaccine.
78.3% willing to recommend the vaccine to patients, with male gender as a top reason for decline.

Alhetheli et al. (2026) studied this question.

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