HPV vaccine-related myths encountered in Romanian clinical practice: a cross-sectional survey of family doctors
Family doctors consider that persistent myths continue to fuel vaccine hesitancy, especially in rural areas. Strengthening family doctors' communication skills through motivational interviewing and evidence-based counseling is essential. Public health efforts should focus on targeted educational interventions and social prescription tools to improve vaccine acceptance and reduce the burden of HPV-related diseases.
Authors
- Florin Proşa
- Cosmina Berbecel
- Dorica Sănduţu
- Daniela Ştefănescu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9422-1802)
- Anca Deleanu
- Roxana Surugiu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4509-885X)
- Gindrovel Gheorghe Dumitra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8982-9645)
- Ştefana Oana Popescu
- Adina Turcu-Ştiolică (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1374-276X)
- Monica Curelea
- Ioana Budiu
- Adrian Grom
- Maria Lup
- Anca Lăcătuş (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5139-4279)
- Mihaela Adela Iancu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2881-878X)
- Cristina Vasilica Barbu
- Sandra Adalgiza Alexiu
- Mădălina Vesa
- C.B. Dogaru
Institutions
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO)
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova (RO)
- Transylvania University of Brașov (RO)
- Romanian Society of Nephrology (RO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- GERMS
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.18683/germs.2025.1453
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35