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Policies and strategies for HPV vaccination schedule completion in immunocompromised girls, including girls living with HIV

Eswatini, Malawi, Uganda, Africa

This study examines HPV vaccination policies, delivery strategies, barriers, and enablers for immunocompromised girls, including those living with HIV, in Eswatini, Malawi, and Uganda. It identifies promising strategies, such as using Teen Clubs and adolescent HIV clinics for vaccine delivery, while highlighting barriers like stigma and limited cold chain infrastructure.

Behavior Goal

Increase HPV vaccination completion rates among immunocompromised girls, including those living with HIV.

Implementers & Partners

  • Ministries of Health
  • Implementing Partners
  • Health Workers

Donors & Sponsors

  • Not specified

Key Takeaways

  • 1All three countries follow WHO's recommendation for a two-dose HPV vaccine schedule for immunocompromised girls, but implementation is inconsistent.
  • 2Promising strategies include leveraging Teen Clubs and adolescent HIV clinics for vaccine delivery.
  • 3Barriers include stigma and limited cold chain infrastructure.

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