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Research Article

Overview of knowledge, attitudes and barriers associated with HPV vaccination in Beirut, Lebanon

Lauren Hourania Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonView further author information
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Macy Zaatarb Epidemiology and Population Health Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonView further author information
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Jawad Hoballaha Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonView further author information
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Kamil Kadia Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonView further author information
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Maria Yasminea Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonView further author information
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Hussein Hijazia Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonView further author information
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Natalie Estellya Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonView further author information
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Jad Mrada Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonView further author information
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Miran A. Jaffab Epidemiology and Population Health Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, LebanonCorrespondence[email protected]
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Article: 2356626 | Received 27 Nov 2023, Accepted 13 May 2024, Published online: 25 May 2024

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