Abstract
We humbly request for your kind consideration of the above manuscript for publication in your reputable journal. The subject of prevention of cervical cancer is of great importance in our country. Nigeria has one of the highest prevalence of cervical cancer globally. This survey looks at the willingness of mothers to vaccinate their girls with HPV vaccine.
Highlights
The global burden of cervical cancer has reached epidemic rates and as such calls for primary prevention especially in areas of high prevalence
A survey conducted among women seeking gynecological and family planning services in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), showed that 78.2% of the respondents were aware of cervical cancer, half of them knew it can be prevented but over two-thirds had no idea of the cause [4]
Six hundred questionnaires were distributed to mothers of female students from selected secondary schools 470 questionnaires were returned for analysis, giving a response rate of 78.3%
Summary
The global burden of cervical cancer has reached epidemic rates and as such calls for primary prevention especially in areas of high prevalence. An important determinant of uptake of this primary prevention strategy is the attitude and willingness of parents of these girls to the vaccine. Their knowledge remains an important pivotal to acceptance of the vaccine. This study was to determine the knowledge of parents about HPV infection, their awareness about HPV vaccine and willingness to vaccinate their daughters.
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