Household community survey on awareness, willingness and concern about Human Papilloma Virus vaccine among an indigenous African women Population

Abstract

Background Worldwide, the annual incidence of cervical cancer is 530,000 and mortality from it is 273,000. Globally, HPV vaccine remains the most effective primary prevention strategy adopted in most developed countries. However, several African countries are yet to role out their own vaccination. Since HPV vaccine was licensed in Nigeria, there is limited information on awareness and acceptability in the community especially among women who are central to its successful implementation. Aims To determine awareness and attitudes towards …