Strategies to Increase the Uptake and Delivery of HPV Vaccination in LMICs
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Papillomavirus Vaccines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue (SI) of Vaccines will focus on strategies to increase the uptake and delivery of HPV vaccinations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It will address both the challenges of introducing the vaccine and the more complex task of integrating vaccination into routine health services. Contributions are encouraged that highlight innovative approaches to scaling up vaccination, discuss cost considerations, and explore sustainability while also addressing the factors that drive adoption and long-term integration.
Several studies have demonstrated the success of national programs in introducing HPV vaccination through donor support, school-based delivery, and community mobilization. However, maintaining coverage requires different strategies, particularly those that address caregiver behavior. A recurring issue is the difficulty caregivers encounter when bringing adolescents to primary health centers, which differs from the usual child-focused care-seeking practices. Understanding and addressing the barriers caregivers face, along with the social changes needed to normalize adolescent vaccination, emerge as critical priorities for policy and research.
The SI will also examine the emerging use of various platforms for raising vaccine awareness and provide evidence-informed pathways to introduce the HPV vaccine, aiming to achieve a sustained public health impact. Original research articles and reviews are welcome. I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Sohail Agha
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- HPV vaccination
- low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
- vaccination strategies
- vaccination uptake
- behavior
- cost-effectiveness
- health promotion
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