Open AccessKnowledge, attitude, and practices regarding human papillomavirus and its’ vaccination among the young medical professionals and students of Bangladesh
Author(s) -
Sreshtha Chowdhury,
Rifat Ara,
Simanta Roy,
Syed Md. Sayeem Tanvir,
Fahima Nasrin Eva,
Tasnova Mehrin Neela,
Amena Akter Moonmoon,
Shamma Sifat,
Mushfera Zamila,
Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical and experimental vaccine research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.958
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 2287-366X
pISSN - 2287-3651
DOI - 10.7774/cevr.2022.11.1.63
Subject(s) - medicine , vaccination , family medicine , human papillomavirus , cervical cancer , positive attitude , hpv infection , cross sectional study , hpv vaccines , immunology , psychology , cancer , social psychology , pathology
Sexually transmitted infections are a major worldwide concern, and human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the significant risk factors. Many populations suffer from various diseases caused by HPV, and the overall death toll due to cervical carcinoma is remarkable. Despite vaccine availability, perception about vaccine safety and efficacy, its' preventive outcome is still inferior among the health professionals and vaccine providers. So, this study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice level of HPV and its' vaccination among doctors, dentists, and medical students.