Knowledge of Cervical Cancer and HPV, and Willingness to Receive HPV Vaccination Among 20-45-Year-Old Women - Six Provinces, China, 2018.

Abstract

Cervical cancer is a significant public health problem with approximately 570,000 cases and 311,000 deaths occurring in 2018 globally. It is imperative to raise awareness of cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV). Compared to previous studies, this is one of the largest cross-sectional studies of cervical cancer and HPV in Chinese adult females in recent years. We found that knowledge level of cervical cancer and HPV vaccine was still inadequate among women aged 20-45 years old, and the willingness to receive HPV vaccination was highly associated with knowledge level. Intervention programs should aim to improve awareness and knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV vaccines, primarily focusing on women of lower socio-economic status.