Understanding cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV vaccine acceptance in college-going students: Institutional-based cross-sectional study from Bihar State.

Background: Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Indian women, constituting a significant public health problem. Improving knowledge regarding cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV vaccines will help in increased vaccine acceptance and prevention of cervical cancer.

Material And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 801 college-going students of Patna, Bihar, using a predesigned, semistructured, self-administered questionnaire.