Human papillomavirus awareness and vaccination willingness among male community residents in Beijing based on the Health Belief Model.

6 Recent global surveillance indicates that the incidence of head and neck cancer in males is nearly four times that of females, while male anal cancer rates have demonstrated an increasing trend across most regions, with annual increases as high as 7.8%. 7 Due to specific sexual behavior patterns, men who have sex with men (MSM) are particularly at higher risk of HPV infection. 8 HPV vaccines have proven significantly high efficacy in preventing HPV infection and related diseases. 9 Currently, the Chinese mainland is progressively rolling out HPV vaccination subsidy policies for eligible females.

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Additionally, a robust analysis of occupational influence was not feasible due to the limited sample size of MSM in medical-related fields, although this factor may be significant. 29 Lastly, HPV vaccination willingness is a complex, multi-faceted construct involving personal, cultural, and economic considerations.

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