HPV Awareness and Vaccination Survey

A student-led public health initiative assessing HPV awareness, vaccination attitudes, and knowledge gaps among university students through an online cross-sectional survey, in collaboration with BPHSA.

Project Overview

This project conducts an anonymous, voluntary online survey via Google Forms among university students over a 2-week data collection period. Results are quantitatively analyzed and shared through a short article and social media post, aiming to raise awareness, reduce misconceptions, and encourage informed decision-making around HPV vaccination.

Lead Committee

Women's Health Committee

Partner Organization

BPHSA (Bulgarian Pharmaceutical Students' Association)

Ece Işıl Karataş

PharmHive Project Lead

Ece Işıl Karataş

Women's Health Committee Director

Format

Online Cross-sectional Survey (Google Forms) — Anonymous & Voluntary

Project Objectives

  • Assess the level of awareness about HPV and its associated health risks among university students
  • Evaluate attitudes toward HPV vaccination
  • Identify common misconceptions and knowledge gaps related to HPV and its prevention
  • Analyze barriers affecting vaccination decisions (cost, accessibility, safety concerns)
  • Share key findings through Instagram/LinkedIn posts in an accessible format
  • Prepare a short report summarizing survey results and providing evidence-based insights

Deliverables

HPV Awareness Survey

Online cross-sectional survey distributed among university students via Google Forms over a 2-week data collection window

Short Article on Survey Results

Summary article covering key findings, common misconceptions, and evidence-based recommendations for improving HPV awareness and vaccination uptake

Social Media Post (Instagram/LinkedIn)

Data-driven carousel post presenting survey findings with impactful statistics and a clear call to action