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HPV vaccination coverage in the European Region
- Cancer Epidemiology and Primary Prevention Department, Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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Abstract
Introduction. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an established cause of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. This study aims to analyze the variation in coverage by HPV vaccination programs, particularly within the European Region countries, and explore possible health outcomes.
Material and methods. A comprehensive literature review and analysis of epidemiological data were conducted, focusing on HPV vaccination coverage rates, the implementation of vaccination programs, and their outcomes across the EU/EEA. The study examined various vaccination models, including school-based and health center-based programs, to understand their effectiveness in achieving high vaccination coverage and the associated reduction in HPV-related disease burden.
Results. The study's analysis identified significant variations in HPV vaccination coverage across the EU/EEA. School-based vaccination programs, in particular, were found to be highly effective in reaching the target population, achieving coverage rates significantly higher than those observed in countries relying on health center-based or mixed-model vaccination strategies.
Conclusions. HPV vaccination programs have played a crucial role in reducing the burden of HPV-related diseases. These programs' success largely depends on achieving high vaccination coverage, which is more effectively realized through school-based vaccination strategies.
Abstract
Introduction. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an established cause of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. This study aims to analyze the variation in coverage by HPV vaccination programs, particularly within the European Region countries, and explore possible health outcomes.
Material and methods. A comprehensive literature review and analysis of epidemiological data were conducted, focusing on HPV vaccination coverage rates, the implementation of vaccination programs, and their outcomes across the EU/EEA. The study examined various vaccination models, including school-based and health center-based programs, to understand their effectiveness in achieving high vaccination coverage and the associated reduction in HPV-related disease burden.
Results. The study's analysis identified significant variations in HPV vaccination coverage across the EU/EEA. School-based vaccination programs, in particular, were found to be highly effective in reaching the target population, achieving coverage rates significantly higher than those observed in countries relying on health center-based or mixed-model vaccination strategies.
Conclusions. HPV vaccination programs have played a crucial role in reducing the burden of HPV-related diseases. These programs' success largely depends on achieving high vaccination coverage, which is more effectively realized through school-based vaccination strategies.
Keywords
human papillomavirus; HPV vaccination; cancer prevention; cervical cancer; school-based intervention; coverage
Title
HPV vaccination coverage in the European Region
Journal
Nowotwory. Journal of Oncology
Issue
Article type
Research paper (original)
Published online
2024-04-26
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Keywords
human papillomavirus
HPV vaccination
cancer prevention
cervical cancer
school-based intervention
coverage
Authors
Mariola Borowska
Pawel Koczkodaj
Marta Mańczuk