TOPICAL ISSUES OF INCREASING INFORMATION ON THE VACCINE AGAINST HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

Objective: To study the awareness of the population and medical workers about vaccination and the HPV vaccine in Uzbekistan.
Material and methods: By anonymous questioning among the population, a survey of 386 people aged 18-72 years
was conducted, both men and women selected by random sampling. In addition, 155 medical workers who came to study at
the Tashkent Institute for Advanced Training of Doctors for Advanced Training, the following specialties: epidemiologists, a
nurse with higher education, HLS methodologists, obstetrician-gynecologists, pediatricians, and GPs were also anonymously
interviewed. The questionnaire consists of 20 questions. Results: The need for the dissemination of high-quality and highly
evidence-based information on immunization, in addition to specialists, is also required by the population. Medical workers
are well aware of the need for vaccination, 96.1% of respondents themselves when they receive information from medical professionals
decide on immunization. But at the same time, there are problems in the awareness of medical workers about the
new HPV vaccine, the effectiveness of vaccination, side effects, and safety. Conclusions: Medical workers are the main source
of information for the population, therefore, public awareness depends on the knowledge and availability of information by the
medical worker.