AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ACCEPTANCE OF HPV VACCINATION AMONG REPRODUCTIVE-AGE WOMEN IN UZBEKISTAN

Kamolova Barno

Authors

Kamolova Barno Fergana medical institute of public health.

Keywords:

Human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer, social stigma, public health,

Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections globally and a leading cause of cervical cancer. In Uzbekistan, the awareness and uptake of the HPV vaccine remain low due to limited public health campaigns and social stigma. This study aims to assess the awareness, knowledge, and acceptance of HPV vaccination among reproductive-age women in Uzbekistan.

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