Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Knowledge, attitude towards human papillomavirus and hpv vaccine among female medical personnel of a tertiary care teaching hospital in India

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Dr. Shubha Shankari Manjunath, 2Dr. Krishi Gowdra Revannasiddappa, 3Dr. Ujjwala Sai Guttapalli, 4Dr. Sunila Rani Guttapalli, 5Dr Jasmine

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Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among Indian women, accounting for 6-29% of all cancers among Indian women. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the disease-causing agent. Recent technological advancements have led to the development of a vaccination to prevent HPV infection. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge about human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and vaccination among female medical personnel at a tertiary teaching hospital.

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