Knowledge, Attitude, Concerns, and Willingness Towards HPV Vaccination Among Females in Ernakulam District, Kerala: A Correlational Study

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a leading cause of cervical cancer, yet vaccination uptake remains a major public health challenge due to limited awareness and misconceptions. Understanding women’s knowledge, attitudes, concerns, and willingness towards HPV vaccination is crucial for improving preventive strategies. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge, attitude, concerns, and willingness towards HPV vaccination among females; to determine the relationship between knowledge, attitude, concerns, and willingness. A structured questionnaire was used, comprising five tools: Tool 1 – Socio-demographic proforma, Tool 2 – Knowledge regarding HPV vaccination, Tool 3 – Attitude regarding HPV vaccination, Tool 4 – Concern regarding HPV vaccination, and Tool 5 – Willingness regarding HPV vaccination. A pilot study established feasibility. Formal permissions were obtained, and data were collected from 138 female participants in Aikkaranad Panchayat. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. The findings revealed that there was no significant correlation between knowledge, attitude, concerns, and willingness towards HPV vaccination.