| HPV | Human papillomavirus |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| HR HPV | High-risk human papillomavirus |
| LR HPV | Low-risk human papillomavirus |
| E6, E7 | Oncoproteins of HPV |
| p53 | Cellular tumor antigen 53; tumor suppressor protein |
| pRB | Retinoblastoma protein; tumor suppressor protein |
| CIN | Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia |
| IARC | International Agency for Research on Cancer |
| EU | European Union |
| NHF | National Health Fund |
| CSO | Central Statistical Office |
| LGBTQ+ | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning, other sexual orientations |