Cervical Cancer and HPV vaccination: Insights into knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Albanian women
The study reveals knowledge gaps and misconceptions about HPV transmission, hereditary aspects, and its connection to various cancers. While a positive attitude towards preventive measures exists, concerns about HPV vaccination safety and efficacy underscore the need for targeted education campaigns to enhance awareness and accessibility, addressing misconceptions and promoting informed decision-making for effective cervical cancer prevention.
Authors
- Eftiola Pojani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5402-4065)
- Elena Capparelli
- Silvi Bozo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6444-0799)
- Bianka Hoxha
Institutions
- Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel (AL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Vaccine X
- Published
- 2024-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvacx.2024.100594
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39