Understanding HPV Awareness and Vaccine Acceptance: A Descriptive Study among Female Students

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  • Najibeh Firouzgan, Melody Omraninava, Farnaz Firouzinezhad, Monirolsadate Hoseseini Tabaghdehi

Keywords:

HPV, awareness, attitude, acceptance, HPV vaccine.

Abstract

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent double-stranded DNA virus that affects approximately 50% of both menand women. With over 200 types, 12 of which are classified as high-risk and linked to cancers in areas such as thecervix and anogenital regions, HPV poses a significant health threat. Treatment options include laser therapy,cryotherapy, and vaccination, which is recommended by the World Health Organization for girls aged 9 to 14.However, awareness and acceptance of the HPV vaccine among the Iranian population, particularly among female

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References

Sendagorta-Cudós, E., J. Burgos-Cibrián, and M. Rodríguez-Iglesias, Genital infections due to the human papillomavirus. Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica (English ed.), 2019. 37(5): p. 324-334.

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Published

2025-01-01

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Najibeh Firouzgan, Melody Omraninava, Farnaz Firouzinezhad, Monirolsadate Hoseseini Tabaghdehi. (2025). Understanding HPV Awareness and Vaccine Acceptance: A Descriptive Study among Female Students . Pegem Journal of Education and Instruction, 15(1), 439–448. Retrieved from https://pegegog.net/index.php/pegegog/article/view/4201

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025): PEGEGOG

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