Developing Community-Informed Communication Resources to Improve Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in Tonga.

Introduction: Despite high coverage of routine childhood vaccines, uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the Pacific Island nation of Tonga has been slow. Culturally appropriate communication resources on the importance, safety, and effectiveness of the HPV vaccine are critical to support acceptance and uptake. To develop these resources, it is important to understand what people want to know.

"The only vaccine that we really question is the new vaccine": A qualitative exploration of the social and behavioural drivers of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Tonga.

Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is crucial for cervical cancer elimination, particularly in the Pacific where screening and treatment are limited. The HPV vaccine was introduced through schools in Tonga in November 2022 for adolescent girls. Despite high routine childhood vaccine coverage in Tonga, uptake of the HPV vaccine has been slow.