Understanding cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV vaccine acceptance in college-going students: Institutional-based cross-sectional study from Bihar State

The comparative results of the two groups identified specific areas where awareness campaigns should be intensified for both medical and nonmedical groups. This study further highlighted nonmedical students, which also represents the general population has very less knowledge about HPV and the HPV vaccine. The findings emphasize the importance of awareness campaigns and educational interventions to improve understanding and vaccine uptake among potential beneficiaries.