Objective:

To analyze social media discourse regarding HPV vaccination across various platforms, focusing on communication strategies, information sources, and methodological approaches.

Approach:

• Scoping Review: A scoping review methodology was employed to assess the discourse on HPV vaccination across eight social media platforms.

Key Findings:

• Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among females globally, with HPV being the primary cause.
• Prophylactic HPV vaccines are effective in preventing HPV infections and related cancers.
• Low vaccination coverage is attributed to factors such as inadequate public awareness, financial barriers, and safety concerns.
• Social media serves as a significant source of health information but also facilitates misinformation and emotional narratives.

Interpretation:

Social media platforms can enhance health literacy and promote preventive behaviors but also pose challenges due to misinformation and content fragmentation.

Limitations:

• Potential biases in the types of information shared on social media.
• Variability in user engagement and information dissemination across different platforms.

Conclusion:

The study highlights the dual role of social media in public health communication regarding HPV vaccination, emphasizing the need for effective strategies to counter misinformation.

Sources:

• Global Cancer Observatory
• Human Papillomavirus and Related Diseases Report
• National Cancer Institute
• World Health Organization
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Cancers Caused by HPV
• Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative
• Infodemics and Health Misinformation