Knowledge and awareness regarding human papillomavirus and its association with oropharyngeal cancer among the general population in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) represents the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection globally and is recognized as a principal etiological agent of anogenital, cervical and oropharyngeal cancers (OPC). Notably, HPV serves as a significant risk factor for OPC, the incidence of which has been rising worldwi...