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Vaccinate better, vaccinate more?
3 septembre 2025
By Ana Espino | Published on september 3, 2025 | 3 min read
#HPV #Vaccination #CervicalCancer #VaccineCoverage
Cervical cancer, caused by persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality among women in many countries. Although the HPV vaccine has proven safe and effective, vaccination coverage remains insufficient, particularly in rural areas and low socioeconomic communities. Current barriers include unequal access to healthcare, cultural and religious obstacles, limited awareness, and financial constraints for families. The challenge is therefore to design strategies that not only overcome these barriers but also foster lasting acceptance among populations. This study was initiated to identify and evaluate interventions aimed at improving HPV vaccine uptake and access in rural and underserved contexts. Its goal was also to guide the development of more equitable public health policies tailored to the needs of vulnerable populations.
#HPV #Vaccination #CervicalCancer #VaccineCoverage
Cervical cancer, caused by persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality among women in many countries. Although the HPV vaccine has proven safe and effective, vaccination coverage remains insufficient, particularly in rural areas and low socioeconomic communities. Current barriers include unequal access to healthcare, cultural and religious obstacles, limited awareness, and financial constraints for families. The challenge is therefore to design strategies that not only overcome these barriers but also foster lasting acceptance among populations. This study was initiated to identify and evaluate interventions aimed at improving HPV vaccine uptake and access in rural and underserved contexts. Its goal was also to guide the development of more equitable public health policies tailored to the needs of vulnerable populations.
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Scientific reference
Roux, K., et al. (2025). Effective strategies in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination interventions to increase uptake in rural, low socioeconomic, indigenous and migrant populations: A scoping review. Vaccine, 61, 127359. Advance online publication
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