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University students in Pakistan exhibit gaps in HPV-related knowledge and face accessibility, cost, and socio-cultural barriers that influence their acceptance of the HPV vaccine. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate awareness and knowledge of human papillomavirus and cervical cancer, assess willingness to receive the vaccine, and identify barriers to vaccine acceptance among undergraduate university students.

September 14, 2026Open Access

Awareness, Knowledge, and Acceptance of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Among University Students in Pakistan

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UHUmm-e- Habiba RZRida Zainab

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Cross-sectional survey reveals gaps in human papillomavirus awareness and vaccine willingness among undergraduate students, highlighting the necessity of targeted university health education.

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To evaluate awareness and knowledge of human papillomavirus and cervical cancer, assess willingness to receive the vaccine, and identify barriers to vaccine acceptance among undergraduate university students.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey utilizing a structured questionnaire in Pakistan.
Sampled approximately 300 undergraduate students across multiple academic disciplines.
Assessed knowledge gaps, willingness to be vaccinated, and barriers including cost, accessibility, health literacy, and socio-cultural factors.
Identified notable gaps in student knowledge regarding human papillomavirus infection and its direct link to cervical cancer development.
Identified vaccine cost, limited accessibility, inadequate health education, and social or cultural barriers as primary factors determining vaccine acceptance.

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Habiba et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa7b3bf0926e14a848b2db2 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22725001

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Cross-sectional survey reveals gaps in human papillomavirus awareness and vaccine willingness among undergraduate students, highlighting the necessity of targeted university health education.

Awareness, Knowledge, and Acceptance of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Among University Students in Pakistan

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Awareness, Knowledge, and Acceptance of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Among University Students in Pakistan

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