Practice and Associated Factors of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Primary School Students in Minjar-Shenkora District, North Shoa Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2020.

Hareg Nigussie KassaAwraris Hailu Bilchut Abinet Dagnaw MekuriaErmias Mekuria Lewetie

Published in: Cancer management and research (2021)

Overall, HPV vaccination practice was relatively good (66.5%). Knowledge on HPV vaccination, positive attitude towards HPV vaccination, and being a rural residence were associated with HPV vaccination practice. Families, health-care workers, and schools should work together to improve the knowledge and attitude of the community towards HPV vaccination.

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healthcare
high grade
primary care
cervical cancer screening
mental health
quality improvement