Cross-sectional study shows low HPV vaccine uptake and high hesitancy among young girls and caregivers in Nigeria, indicating urgent need for improved knowledge and acceptance.
Key Points
Low HPV vaccine acceptance observed, with only 15.9% of caregivers having vaccinated their daughters.
Among young girls, 51.2% were in primary school, yet only 20.5% knew about the HPV vaccine.
Cross-sectional study conducted in Lagos, Nigeria, to assess vaccine knowledge and intent among caregivers and girls aged 9-14.
Addressing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation is critical to improve cervical cancer prevention efforts.