“My parents did not think that the HPV vaccine was necessary for me, as they assumed that I would not become sexually active.”
The HPV vaccine can prevent
90%
of cervical cancer cases. As recommended by the World Health Organization, the primary target group is girls aged 9–14.
Note: HPV is the human papillomavirus.
Source: Jenny O’Neill et al., “Vaccination in people with disability: A review,” Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2020, Volume 16, Number 1; Melissa Rowe et al., “HPV vaccination among females with mental and physical limitation,” Marshall Journal of Medicine, 2017, Volume 3, Number 2; “The HPV vaccine,” Cancer Research UK, reviewed on January 25, 2024; “WHO updates recommendations on HPV vaccination schedule,” World Health Organization, December 20, 2022
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Cervical cancer example
Cervical cancer example
Preventive care
Preventive care
Screening and diagnosis
Screening and diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment
Follow-up
Follow-up
Meet Eliza.
Cervical cancer example
Eliza is from the United Kingdom. She has a physical impairment that requires her to use a wheelchair. She is 36 years old, lives independently, and is generally healthy overall. She has been called to receive cervical cancer screening.
Note: This exhibit is illustrative, describing potential experiences of people with disabilities and cervical cancer. The persona and quotes in this exhibit were developed via data from scientific literature, including Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Cancer Research UK, the International Journal of Women’s Health, and the other sources cited in this exhibit.
