HPV Vaccinations: Coverage, Challenges, and Strategies
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Papillomavirus Vaccines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 1482
Editors
Interests: gynecology; endoscopy; hysteroscopy; laparoscopy; papillomavirus; colposcopy; HPV vaccines; endometriosis; infertility
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections worldwide and a leading cause of cervical cancer, as well as other anogenital and oropharyngeal malignancies. Since the introduction of prophylactic HPV vaccines, remarkable progress has been made in reducing HPV prevalence and HPV-related disease burden. However, vaccination coverage remains highly heterogeneous across regions and populations, reflecting disparities in access, vaccine hesitancy, and limitations in public health infrastructure.
Despite the proven safety and efficacy of HPV vaccination, several barriers continue to hinder its universal implementation, including socioeconomic inequities, misinformation, gender bias, and programmatic challenges in reaching adolescents and underserved communities. Furthermore, there is a pressing need to optimize strategies for catch-up vaccination, integrate HPV vaccination within broader sexual and reproductive health programs, and evaluate long-term real-world effectiveness and immunological correlates of protection.
This Special Issue aims to gather current evidence, innovations, and perspectives on HPV vaccination worldwide. We welcome original research, systematic reviews, and expert opinions that explore (i) global and regional trends in vaccine coverage, (ii) determinants of vaccine acceptance and hesitancy, (iii) health policy and implementation strategies to improve coverage, (iv) long-term impact and surveillance data, and (v) novel approaches to education, communication, and equity in HPV prevention.
Dr. Gloria Calagna
Guest Editor
Dr. Gabriela Paiva
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- human papillomavirus
- cervical cancer prevention
- vaccination
- vaccine coverage
- public health strategies
- adolescent immunization
- health equity
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