Should be conducted to assess the knowledge and awareness

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the recommendations and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 11 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• Evaluating knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer, human papillomavirus and human papillomavirus vaccination among women in East London, South Africa (2026) · African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine · doi

  • Strengthen health education at the primary level: This should be done in CHC facilities, where the lowest knowledge levels were observed. They need structured, frequent health education sessions focused on cervical cancer, HPV and the benefits of vaccination. • Train and empower health workers: Because most women who knew about HPV received this information from health professionals, more training assistant nurses, registered nurses, community health workers and doctors to offer consistent health messaging during consultations is crucial. investment in • Community outreach and school engagement: Efforts must be made to extend HPV vaccine awareness beyond the school system, targeting parents and caregivers through local media, churches, community meetings and women’s groups. Key messages for policy and practice • Cervical cancer is the leading gynaecological malignancy in South Africa. • Awareness of HPV and HPV vaccination is critically low in East London. • Human papillomavirus vaccine uptake remains poor, far below the WHO targets. • Healthcare workers are central to patient education but require further training and support. • Stronger community engagement and targeted education are essential to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.

  generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: health education community cervical cancer workers vaccination women training nurses school engagement vaccine awareness strengthen
• Nurses as Vaccine Advocates: Effective Strategies for Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy In the Pediatric Population (2026) · International Journal of Nursing, Healthcare and Hospital Administration · doi

  Nurses are encouraged to continuously improve their communication skills and participate in training focused on vaccine education and patient interaction. Healthcare institutions should provide adequate staffing, training, and educational materials. Policy makers should strengthen immunization policies and address misinformation, especially on digital platforms, to improve public trust in vaccines. Future researchers are advised to explore parental perspectives further to gain a deeper understanding of vaccine hesitancy factors. Community and public health programs should enhance collaboration with healthcare workers and local leaders to promote vaccine awareness and address cultural influences.

  generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: vaccine improve training healthcare address public index issn nurses encouraged continuously communication skills participate focused
• Assessing the Knowledge of HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, HPV Vaccination, and Practice Scope among Saudi Dental Students in the Western Region (2024) · Healthcare · cited 11× · doi

  Further studies should be conducted to assess the knowledge and awareness of HPV-OPSCC and HPV vaccination among other healthcare providers. Research should focus on developing strategies to improve HPV vaccine knowledge and awareness among dental students and other healthcare providers. Studies should investigate the barriers to HPV vaccination among dental students and other healthcare providers.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: further studies conducted assess knowledge awareness hpv-opscc hpv

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