Awareness of hpv vaccine among Indian women

Author: 
Angel Laroiya, Gayathri, R. and Vishnupriya, V.

The aim of the study is to assess the level of awareness of HPV vaccine and infection among the Indian women.The survey is conducted to evaluate participants own interest and barriers towards HPV vaccination and prevention of cervical cancer .The objectives of this study is to impart knowledge regarding cervical cancer and the vaccines available for it. To evaluate the acceptability of HPV vaccination among women in India.Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines are vaccines that prevent infection of certain types of human papilloma virus.Available vaccines protect against either two, four, or nine types of HPV.All vaccines protect against at least HPV 16 and 18 which cause the greatest risk of cervical cancer.More than any other cancer, cervical cancer reflects striking global health inequity. It is the second most common cancer among women worldwide. This survey is targeted to make the women aware of the HPV vaccine which is available in India.

Paper No: 
882