Uba et al. J Biomed & App Sci FUD (2025) 4:2
Keywords: HPV vaccine, knowledge, proportion, healthcare workers.
2026-03-26 DOI: JOBASFUD_2025_4_2_004
Background: Background: Despite cervical cancer being a highly preventable gynaecological cancer, it still takes many women’s lives around the world. An estimated 80% of cervical cancer deaths take place in the developing countries. Although the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine was first introduced in Nigeria in 2009, the knowledge and vaccination against HPV as a preventive intervention against cervical cancer as well as vaccination uptake by primary healthcare workers (PHCWs) and young people remains low. In 2016, the World Health Organisation identified the HPV Vaccine as a public health priority which should be included into national immunisation programs.. Aim of the study: The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge and proportion of human papilloma virus vaccine uptake among primary health care workers in Kano municipal local government area, Kano State. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive survey design was used for the study. A sample size of 143 PHC workers are used out of a total of 223 in Kano municipal. Multi stage sampling technique was used to select the participants. An adapted structured questionnaire was used for the study. Data collected were organized and entered into SPSS version 25 and results were presented using frequency distribution and percentages. Results: The results of the study revealed that majority of the respondents (61.6%) fall between 15 and 30 years old. Also, the findings reveal a moderate level of knowledge among majority (78.3%) of participants. Over 43% (62 out of 143) reported having received the HPV vaccine while a significant percentage (56.6%, or 81 individuals) have not received the vaccine Conclusion: The study concludes that there is a moderate level of knowledge about the HPV vaccine among PHC workers in Kano Municipal LGA, with a notable proportion of participants demonstrating understanding but also highlighting areas for improvement.