Google Trends for the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in India From 2010 to 2024: Infodemiological Study.

IF 5.8 2区医学 Q1 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

Journal of Medical Internet Research Pub Date : 2025-05-27 DOI:10.2196/69729

Rashmi Mehra, Arindam Ray, Amrita Kumari, Amanjot Kaur, Rhythm Hora, Syed F Quadri, Seema Singh Koshal, Bodhisatwa Ray, Shyam Kumar Singh, Abida Sultana, Arup Deb Roy

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Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of cervical cancer. It has a substantial impact on global public health, with low- and middle-income countries, including India, facing the highest burden. In 2022, India reported 127,526 new cases and 79,906 deaths due to cervical cancer, projected to increase by 61% by 2040. Although the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization recommended the HPV vaccine for cervical cancer prevention, it is yet to be a part of India's universal immunization program.

Objective: This study aims to examine online interest in the HPV vaccine in India from January 2010 to April 2024 using Google Trends.

Methods: A cross-sectional analysis of Google Trends data was performed, using the relative search volume to track interest on a scale of 0-100. Trends were analyzed annually using 1-way ANOVA and joinpoint regression to identify significant changes in search behavior related to public health events. Statistical significance was set at P<.05.

Results: The average annual growth in HPV vaccine-related searches was 13.7% (95% CI 7.9%-19.1%), with the highest relative search volume in 2024 (49.5) and the lowest in 2017 (3.38). Spikes in search interest aligned with key events like the 2018 National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization recommendation and the 2022 launch of the indigenous HPV vaccine. The results highlight online search data's value in tracking public interest, which fluctuates in response to health policy changes or developments on social media. In India, targeted digital strategies will be vital for addressing vaccine hesitancy and increasing HPV vaccine uptake.

Conclusions: Google Trends data can inform public health strategies by identifying periods of high interest, aiding in the promotion of HPV vaccination in India.

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2010年至2024年印度人乳头瘤病毒疫苗趋势：信息流行病学研究

背景：人乳头瘤病毒（HPV）是宫颈癌的主要病因。它对全球公共卫生产生重大影响，包括印度在内的低收入和中等收入国家面临的负担最重。2022年，印度报告宫颈癌新发病例127,526例，死亡79,906例，预计到2040年将增加61%。尽管国家免疫技术咨询小组建议使用HPV疫苗预防宫颈癌，但它尚未成为印度普遍免疫规划的一部分。目的：本研究旨在使用谷歌Trends调查2010年1月至2024年4月印度人对HPV疫苗的在线兴趣。方法：对谷歌Trends数据进行横断面分析，使用相对搜索量跟踪0-100级的兴趣。每年使用单因素方差分析和联结点回归分析趋势，以确定与公共卫生事件相关的搜索行为的显著变化。结果：HPV疫苗相关搜索量的平均年增长率为13.7% (95% CI 7.9%-19.1%)， 2024年相对搜索量最高（49.5），2017年最低（3.38）。搜索兴趣的激增与2018年国家免疫技术咨询小组的建议和2022年本土HPV疫苗的推出等关键事件一致。研究结果强调了在线搜索数据在追踪公众兴趣方面的价值，公众兴趣会随着卫生政策的变化或社交媒体的发展而波动。在印度，有针对性的数字战略对于解决疫苗犹豫和增加人乳头瘤病毒疫苗接种率至关重要。结论：谷歌趋势数据可以通过确定高兴趣期为公共卫生战略提供信息，有助于在印度推广HPV疫苗接种。

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Journal of Medical Internet Research 医学-卫生保健

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14.40

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5.40%

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654

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1 months

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