Barriers and facilitators of HPV vaccination in sub-saharan Africa: a systematic review

Abstract Background Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Globally, both men and women have a 50% risk of being infected at least once in their life. HPV prevalence is among the highest in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), at an average of 24%. HPV causes d...

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Main Authors: Jean-Marc Kutz, Pia Rausche, Tarik Gheit, Dewi Ismajani Puradiredja, Daniela Fusco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15842-1