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The impact of teachings on sexuality in Islam on HPV vaccine acceptability in the Middle East and North Africa region

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, ISSN: 2210-6006, Vol: 7, Issue: S1, Page: S17-S22
2018
  • 24
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 135
    Captures
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  • 154
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    24
  • Captures
    135
  • Social Media
    154
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      154
      • Facebook
        154

Review Description

The human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine is the recommended prevention strategy for viruses-related cancers, but its acceptability remains controversial, primarily because of the relationship between sexual activity and HPV infection. Countries in the Middle East and North Africa are conservative vis-à-vis sexual behaviors, where Islam shapes people’s practices including sexual health, and imposes that sex be carried out within lawful context. Many sexually transmitted infections can be prevented if the rules of Islam are unfailingly applied by Muslims in that region. However, this is not guaranteed and a noticeable shift in the sexual behavior of the youth has been detected, including a drastic increase in unofficial sexual practices, which in the long-term increase HPV incidence and its related diseases. This study examines the available epidemiological data as well as the teachings in Islam’s sacred texts and scholars’ perspectives to describe the tensions that exist in Muslim cultures around sexuality. Understanding their influence and the function of these tensions can help illuminate the factors that contribute to barriers to accepting the vaccine.

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