ArticleVaccines2026
Awareness of Virus-Cancer Links and Willingness to Vaccinate Against a Cancer-Associated Virus by HPV Vaccination Status Among Polish Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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objectivesPrevention of virus-related cancers is a multifaceted process shaped by vaccination and public awareness. This study assessed awareness of virus-cancer relationships and willingness to vaccinate against a cancer-associated virus among medical and non-medical students. We also evaluated whether human papillomavirus (HPV)-vaccinated students demonstrate greater awareness of the HPV-cancer link compared to unvaccinated students, and examined willingness to vaccinate against a certain cancer-associated virus according to HPV vaccination status.
methodsThis cross-sectional survey was conducted in Poland (October 2023-June 2024) and included 1013 first- and second-year university students recruited via convenience sampling. Participation was voluntary and anonymous.
resultsAwareness of virus-cancer relationships was low, ranging from 19% for Epstein-Barr virus-related cancers to 43.8% for HPV-related cervical cancer. Women were more likely than men to recognize the HPV-cervical cancer link (OR = 2.08,
conclusionsThese findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions to improve awareness of HPV-cancer links and risk perception, as well as to ensure ongoing education of both HPV-vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals to support informed health decisions and vaccine acceptance.
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