Publications by authors named "Antal Kricskovics"
Article Synopsis
- Hungary ranks fourth in cervical cancer incidence and fifth in mortality within the EU, with around 500 deaths and 1200 new cases each year, despite the availability of HPV vaccines for three years.
- A study involving 1769 Hungarian adolescents revealed low awareness of HPV and the vaccine, with only 35% having heard of HPV and about 70% unaware of the vaccine; many also doubted its effectiveness in preventing cervical cancer.
- Participants showed a strong interest in receiving the vaccine if it were free, but this interest decreased sharply if they had to pay; increased knowledge and positive attitudes towards vaccination correlated with exposure to multiple trusted information sources, primarily health services and school education.
Cervical cancer is one of the most prevalent gynaecological malignancies worldwide. The Hungarian incidence and mortality of this disease take the 4th-5th places within the European Union. A survey including 785 male and female adults was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitudes concerning HPV vaccination.
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