Perceived Risk and HPV Vaccination Awareness Among Women in Rural and Underserved Communities in the State of Louisiana

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Explores human papillomavirus (HPV) awareness and vaccination knowledge among women in rural and underserved areas of Louisiana, via a study of 141 women who participated in a mobile health unit-based study conducted between November 2022 and December 2023. Includes data on awareness of the existence of the HPV vaccine, history of being offered or receiving the HPV vaccine, willingness to be vaccinated, and the relationship between HPV knowledge and perceived HPV risk.

Deborah Gurgel Smith, Emily M Dantes, Robbie Beyl, et al.

Journal of Community Health, 50(5), 826-832

04/2025

Access · Cancer · Health disparities · Infectious diseases · Sexual and reproductive health · Statistics and data · Vaccination · Women · Louisiana