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Knowledge, awareness and utilisation of the human papillomavirus vaccine in Durban

Published in: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology
Volume 4 , issue 1 , 2012 , pages: 6–10

DOI: 10.1080/20742835.2012.11441185

Author(s): N Allie Lecturer/Specialist; Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, , M Moodley Specialist Obstetrican and Gynaecologist,

Keywords: human papillomavirus vaccine , knowledge , awareness

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Abstract

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the causative agent of cervical cancers, low-grade cervical lesions, and warts of the genital tract. Since March 2008, a vaccine against HPV has been licensed for use in South Africa to reduce the incidence of HPV. The rationale for undertaking this research project was to establish the knowledge, awareness, and utilisation, of the HPV vaccine, among different healthcare workers.

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