Public knowledge and attitudes towards Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination
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Public knowledge and attitudes towards Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination
BACKGROUND Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine has undergone successful trials and has recently been approved for use for the primary prevention of cervical cancer. The aim of this study was to determine knowledge and attitudes towards HPV vaccination. METHODS Semi-structured interview and questionnaire delivered in a street survey. Standardised HPV-related statements used to measure HPV know...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Public Health
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-8-368