Factors associated with uptake of human papilloma virus vaccine among school girls aged 9-14 years in Lira City northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Renniter Mirembe Nakayita (Author), Deo Benyumiza (Author), Catherine Nekesa (Author), Ivan Misuk (Author), Julius Kyeswa (Author), Aisha Nalubuuka (Author), Tom Murungi (Author), Samson Udho (Author), Edward Kumakech (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Cervical cancer is the most common Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)-related disease among women. Since 2008, HPV vaccination has been routinely recommended for pre-adolescent and adolescent girls in Uganda as the primary preventive measure for cervical cancer. However, in Uganda, most...