Title
Knowledge, attitude and practice on human papilloma virus vaccination: A cross-sectional study among second year MBBS students in India
Authors
Shruti Vihang Brahmbhatt, Deshna Jain* & Archana Patel
Affiliation
Department of Pharmacology, Shrimati Bhikhiben Kanjibhai Shah, Medical Institute and Research Centre, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Piparia, Ta: Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India; *Corresponding Author
Shruti Vihang Brahmbhatt - E-mail: dr.shruti1988@gmail.com
Deshna Jain - E-mail: deshnajain6225@gmail.com; Phone: +91
8078695035
Archana Patel - E-mail: archanadrpj@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received August 1, 2026; Revised August 31, 2026; Accepted August 31, 2026, Published August 31, 2026
Abstract
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection remains a major public health concern because of its strong association with cervical cancer and other HPV-related malignancies. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HPV vaccination among 150 second-year MBBS students using a questionnaire-based cross-sectional design. Most participants showed good awareness of cervical cancer and HPV vaccination, with 96.7% having heard of cervical cancer and 93.3% correctly identifying the primary purpose of HPV vaccination. A positive attitude toward vaccination was observed, as 95.3% supported inclusion of the HPV vaccine in the routine immunization schedule, although important gaps remained regarding high-risk groups, vaccination timing and personal vaccine uptake. Thus, data shows the need for strengthened medical education and continuous training to improve HPV vaccination awareness and cervical cancer prevention practices among future healthcare professionals.
Keywords
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, cervical cancer, immunization, prevention, adolescents, screening, public health
Citation
Brahmbhatt et al. Bioinformation 22(8): 4645-4549 (2026)
Edited by
A Prashanth
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
