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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection globally, with around 40 strains associated with infections of the anogenital region. Although most of these infections are self-limiting, certain high-risk strains are linked to cancers such as cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, and penile cancer. [] Despite the availability of effective vaccines, HPV-related diseases remain a major public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where screening and vaccination coverage are limited. Understanding public knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding HPV infection and HPV vaccination is therefore essential for informing evidence-based prevention strategies and improving vaccine uptake. [–] Globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women. In 2023, it was estimated that there were 604,000 new cervical cancer cases, causing around 342,000 deaths worldwide. Projections suggest an annual increase of nearly 100,000 new cases between 2018 and 2030. Prevalence of HPV is influenced by social and economic determinants like gender inequality and poverty, with illiteracy and early sexual initiation contributing to over 85% of cervical cancer cases, with an additional risk in people living with Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections. [,] The disease threatens the well-being of children when mothers die prematurely due to cervical cancer. [] Cervical cancer is a preventable and curable disease. Despite the availability of the HPV vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer, and effective treatment measures- much of the world has limited access to these services. Deaths due to cervical cancer are three times higher in low- or lower- middle- income countries, demonstrating the widespread disparities in the availability, accessibility, and adaptability of health care services in regions with the highest disease burden. []