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Abstract
This study aimed to examine the relationships between human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge, HPV literacy, and health beliefs among female university students within the framework of the health belief model. The cross-sectional study was conducted on the campus of Artvin Çoruh University in Türkiye. A total of 645 female undergraduate students voluntarily participated in face-to-face surveys. While 68.2% of the participants reported having prior awareness of HPV, only 2.0% had received the HPV vaccine. Insufficient knowledge about the vaccine was identified as the primary barrier to vaccination. Significant positive relationships were observed among HPV knowledge, HPV literacy, and health belief scores; higher levels of knowledge and literacy were associated with stronger health beliefs and greater vaccination intention. We conclude that HPV knowledge, literacy, and health beliefs among female university students in Turkey are insufficient, while HPV vaccination uptake is low, warranting immediate remediation actions.
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The African Journal of Reproductive Health is a multidisciplinary and international journal that publishes original research, comprehensive review articles, short reports, and commentaries on reproductive heath in Africa. The journal strives to provide a forum for African authors, as well as others working in Africa, to share findings on all aspects of reproductive health, and to disseminate innovative, relevant and useful information on reproductive health throughout the continent.
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