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. 2026 Mar 25;14:1788012. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1788012

Figure 2.

Infographic outlining key barriers to HPV vaccination—religious and social beliefs, limited healthcare access, misinformation, low health literacy—and corresponding evidence-based solutions: community leader engagement, school-based programs, healthcare provider training, and culturally sensitive education. Icons visually represent each barrier and solution.

Cultural barriers to HPV vaccination and evidence-based solutions. This figure outlines key cultural and structural barriers impacting HPV vaccination uptake, including religious and social beliefs, limited access to healthcare, misinformation, and low health literacy. Corresponding evidence-based strategies are presented, such as community leader engagement, school-based vaccination programs, targeted healthcare provider training, and culturally sensitive education approaches focusing on cancer prevention.