Knowledge, attitude of cervical cancer prevention and HPV vaccine uptake among Bangladeshi female undergraduates: A cross-sectional survey

The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge of cervical cancer among private university-going female students and their willingness to receive cervical cancer preventive measures. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 385 undergraduate female students using a structured questionnaire including sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge regarding cervical cancer, attitude towards preventive measures, and HPV vaccination status. This dataset can be valuable for researchers, public health professionals, and policymakers aiming to design interventions for HPV vaccination awareness and cervical cancer prevention in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).Methods:Study Type: Cross-sectional surveyData Collection Period: January–July 2023Sampling: Convenience samplingData Collection Tool: Self-administered questionnaire (English and Bengali)Data Format: .dta (Stata file)Variables Included:This dataset contains 27 variables, including:Demographic Information (e.g., Age, Religion, Field of Study)Cervical Cancer Awareness (e.g., Awareness of risk factors, preventive measures)HPV Vaccine Knowledge &amp; Uptake (e.g., Vaccination status, Willingness to take the HPV vaccine)Perceived Risk and Screening WillingnessEthical Considerations:This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of AIUB. Participation was voluntary, and all responses were anonymous to protect participant privacy.<br>