Awareness of HPV-related cancers and the HPV vaccination programme in Scotland: a cross-sectional study of gender, deprivation and knowledge gaps
Awareness of male HPV-related cancers and the boys' vaccination programme remains limited, with gender and socioeconomic disparities. A 'knowledge-action gap' was evident, with support despite poor understanding. Targeted, inclusive education is needed to reduce inequalities and sustain confidence.
Authors
- Kirsty Stewart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8124-3631)
- Lisa Marshall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6057-5592)
- Kimberley Kavanagh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2679-5409)
- Hannah Wilson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7144-3691)
- Annette Sørensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1861-7258)
- H Nguyen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6869-2012)
Institutions
- University of Strathclyde (GB)
- Vinmec Times City International Hospital (VN)
- Public Health Scotland (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdaf136
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00