Awareness about cervical cancer and its socio-economic determinants among adults in Bangladesh- Result from a nationwide survey.
The study found that 80.15% of adults in Bangladesh were aware of cervical cancer, with healthcare workers being the primary source of information. Married and urban residents with higher education levels and incomes had the most heightened awareness. Healthcare workers had a 98.91% awareness rate, and regular health checkups increased awareness. Higher education levels predicted […]
Awareness about HPV vaccine and its socio-economic determinants among parents of eligible daughters in Bangladesh- Result from a nationwide survey.
This study aimed to determine the level of awareness about the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among Bangladeshi nationals. The findings revealed that only 22.32% of parents are aware of the HPV vaccine. The study also showed that urban residents, job holders, and people who undergo regular health check-ups are more likely to be informed about […]
Acceptance of HPV Vaccine among the Parents of Eligible Daughters in Bangladesh A Nationwide Study using Health Belief Model
The study was a pioneer and the first nationwide study that surveyed 2154 Bangladeshi parents of 9-15-year-old daughters across all eight divisions to assess HPV vaccine acceptance before its launch and integration with the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI).