Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of Cretan inhabitants on the HPV

Giannoula Kyrkou, Artemis Koukoumbri, Athina Diamanti, Victoria Vivilaki, Nikoleta Tsinisizeli, Grigorios Karampas, Anastasia Bothou

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections globally and is associated with the development of various malignancies, particularly cervical cancer. Given its public health impact, understanding the population’s knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to HPV is essential for the design of effective preventive strategies …