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Increased awareness is required to gain better knowledge, particularly among the general population. This study aims to evaluate the awareness level of women about cervical smears, HPV, and HPV vaccine. Also, this study evaluates the effectiveness of the Saudi Ministry of Health’s campaign aimed to raise awareness of HPV and the HPV vaccine by comparing data collected before and after the campaign. This study employed a cross-sectional, online survey-based design conducted in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected during two periods: 2022 and 2024. The target participants were women aged 18 and older residing in Saudi Arabia. Exclusions included individuals with a history of HPV infection and those who did not provide consent. The questionnaire comprised 26 items, organized into three sections: sociodemographic information, awareness levels of HPV and the HPV vaccine, and cervical screening practices and vaccine acceptance. A total of 858 women participated in this study. Overall, 49.4% of women were aware of HPV, and 38% were aware of the HPV vaccine. Over two-thirds (67.6%) were willing to receive a free HPV vaccination. Social media was the most common source of information (HPV: 63.2%; HPV vaccine: 57.1%) . From 2022 to 2024, there was a significant increase in HPV awareness, rising from 38.8% in 2022 to 71.1% in 2024 (p \u003C 0.001), and awareness of the HPV vaccine significantly increased from 28.2% to 58.7%(p \u003C 0.001) . Despite these improvements in awareness, only 25.8% of participants reported having undergone cervical cancer screening (Pap smear). The main drivers for awareness are knowledge-based (knowing the vaccine exists for men/children, knowing where to get it). For acceptance of HPV vaccine, the strongest psychological driver is a parent’s willingness to vaccinate their children. This study highlights the success of the Saudi Ministry of Health’s campaign in raising awareness about HPV and its vaccine. Despite this progress, the low uptake of cervical cancer screening remains a critical public health issue. Greater emphasis on the importance of pap smear tests is needed to enhance early detection and prevention of cervical cancer.  \nKeywords Human papillomavirus, Papillomavirus, HPV vaccine, Vaccine hesitancy, Cervical cancer, Pap smear, Cervical smear, HPV vaccine awareness predictors, HPV vaccine acceptance drivers, Knowledge-based factors  \nAbbreviations  \nWHO World Health Organization HPV Human papillomavirus  \nSPSS Statistical Packages for Social Sciences IRB Institutional review board  \nSAR Saudi Riyal  \nP-value Probability value  \n1Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 2College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  \n􀀍 email: [arazzi@gmail.com](arazzi@gmail.com)  \n[www. nature.com/scientificreports/](www. nature.com/scientificreports/)  \nAOR Adjusted odds ratio  \nCI Confidence interval  \nCervical cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer, as well as the fourth leading cause of death due to cancer in women worldwide1.  \nHPV infections can cause precancerous lesions on the cervix. Untreated lesions can progress to cervical cancer. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available for HPV precancer, which aim to eliminate or destroy abnormal cells before they transform into cancerous cells. Standard treatment methods include cryotherapy, loop electrosurgical therapy, and excision procedure (LEEP), and cone biopsy. The treatment chosen depends on the severity of","cbCaik0y90lOhWIZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik0y90lOhWIZ","pdf",1578534,12,"English","# Background and rationale\n# Study aim\n# Study design and participants\n# Survey instrument and measures\n# Awareness and acceptance results\n## HPV and HPV vaccine awareness rates\n## Willingness to receive HPV vaccination\n## Change in awareness from 2022 to 2024\n## Cervical screening uptake\n# Information sources and key drivers\n# Public health implications","[{\"question\":\"What was the purpose of the study in Saudi Arabia?\",\"answer\":\"The study evaluated women’s awareness of cervical smears, HPV, and the HPV vaccine. It also assessed how effective the Saudi Ministry of Health campaign was by comparing pre- and post-campaign data.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the survey conducted and who participated?\",\"answer\":\"A cross-sectional, online survey was conducted in Saudi Arabia with data collected during 2022 and 2024. Women aged 18 or older residing in Saudi Arabia participated (n=858), excluding those with a history of HPV infection and those who did not consent.\"},{\"question\":\"What were the main findings about HPV and vaccine awareness and acceptance?\",\"answer\":\"Overall, 49.4% of women were aware of HPV and 38% were aware of the HPV vaccine. Over two-thirds (67.6%) were willing to receive a free HPV vaccination, and social media was the most common information source.\"},{\"question\":\"Did awareness improve from 2022 to 2024, and what remained problematic?\",\"answer\":\"HPV awareness increased significantly from 38.8% in 2022 to 71.1% in 2024, and HPV vaccine awareness increased from 28.2% to 58.7%. However, only 25.8% reported having undergone cervical cancer screening (Pap smear), indicating continued low screening uptake.\"}]","Assessment of awareness level among women about cervical smears, human papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV vaccine in Saudi Arabia | PDF",1790193299]