article · BMC Public Health

Cultural and religious influences on parental knowledge of HPV infection and female vaccination in Egypt: a national cross-sectional study

M Saad Rakab
Safia Abbas
Hadeer Hafez
Nada Radwan
Mohamed Abdel-Razik
Mohamed Terra
Mohamed Baklola
Heba Abdelaziz Husseiny
Omnia Samy El-Sayed
W Elnahas

2026Open accessOctober 6 University

Abstract

Parental awareness of HPV and its vaccine remains low in Egypt, with significant cultural and religious influences on health beliefs and behaviors. Tailored public health interventions addressing these factors are needed to improve HPV vaccine uptake and reduce the burden of HPV-related diseases in Egypt.

Research topics

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-026-26381-w

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