Socio-cognitive factors influencing Greek lyceum female students' intention to receive a Pap smear and a vaccine against HPV.

Background: The human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for 99.7% of cervix cancers worldwide. As this is a preventable and treatable cancer, if diagnosed early, it is important to explore not only young women's related knowledge, but also their intentions for prevention activities, through a theoretical perspective.