CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2025
| Author | Sadaqat, Aroos |
|---|---|
| Title | Cervical Cancer and HPV Awareness: A Comparative Study of University Students in Lahore and Vienna |
| Summary | This study investigates the awareness and attitudes toward HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention among university students in Lahore, Pakistan, and Pakistani students studying in Vienna, Austria. In Pakistan, cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of preventable mortality because of insufficient awareness, limited access to vaccination, and cultural stigmas. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional research design, data was collected through structured online surveys from university students in each city. The research findings reveal a significant high awareness level and favorable attitudes towards HPV prevention among students in Vienna. This suggests that international exposure and difference in healthcare systems positively shape preventive health behaviours. To reduce the disease burden, this research’s insights can inform evidence-based policy interventions and awareness campaigns in Pakistan to promote HPV vaccination, and early detection through screening. |
| Supervisor | Weiler Florian |
| Department | Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2025/sadaqat_aroos.pdf |
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