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Knowledge, perception and practice regarding  HPV vaccination: a review
			
	
 
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				Studenckie Koło Naukowe przy Katedrze i Zakładzie Medycyny i Epidemiologii Środowiskowej, Wydział Nauk Medycznych w Zabrzu, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach, Polska
				 
			 
						
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				Katedra i Zakład Medycyny i Epidemiologii Środowiskowej, Wydział Nauk Medycznych w Zabrzu, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach
				 
			 
										
				
				
		
		 
			
			
			
			 
			Submission date: 2024-07-22
			 
		 		
		
			
			 
			Final revision date: 2024-10-04
			 
		 		
		
		
			
			 
			Acceptance date: 2024-10-11
			 
		 		
		
			
			 
			Online publication date: 2024-10-21
			 
		 		
		
			
			 
			Publication date: 2024-12-10
			 
		 			
		 
	
							
					    		
    			 
    			
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    					Jakub  Fiegler-Rudol   
    					Studenckie Koło Naukowe przy Katedrze i Zakładzie Medycyny i Epidemiologii Środowiskowej, Wydział Nauk Medycznych w Zabrzu, Śląski Uniwersytet Medyczny w Katowicach
    				
 
    			
				 
    			 
    		 		
			
												 
		
	 
		
 
 
Przegl Epidemiol 2024;78(3):257-265
		
 
 
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and poses a significant public health concern due to its link with various cancers. Despite widespread awareness of HPV, actual knowledge about the virus remains limited, which limits the effectiveness of preventive measures such as vaccination. This article reviews the literature to evaluate how HPV knowledge influences attitudes toward vaccination. Studies indicate that access to education and healthcare is crucial in bridging knowledge gaps about HPV. To improve awareness, vaccination rates, and screening participation, targeted educational interventions and public health strategies are essential. Furthermore, changes in the education and training of healthcare providers are necessary for the successful implementation of public health initiatives, boosting vaccination uptake and increasing the performance of screening tests.