WILLINGNESS TO RECEIVE FREE AND PAID HPV VACCINATION AND ITS PREDISPOSING FACTORS AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN DENPASAR, INDONESIA: A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination plays an important role in cervical cancer prevention. This study presents the condition of these predisposing factors among WRA in the catchment area of Puskesmas I Denpasar Timur. This study aims to describe predisposing factors, including sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge, perception, interest, and willingness related to HPV vaccination among WRA. This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design involving 102 WRA selected through consecutive sampling in the working area of Puskesmas I Denpasar Timur. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and presented as frequencies and percentages. Respondents were predominantly aged 20–29 years, had senior high school or university-level education, and were mostly married. Most were employed in the private sector or self-employed, with varied income levels. Knowledge regarding HPV was generally good (88.2%), positive perception was dominant (99.1%), and interest in vaccination remained high (93.1%). Willingness to receive the HPV vaccine reached 97.1% when the vaccine was free and 68.6% when payment was required. A total of 23.5% had previously received the HPV vaccine. Most WRA demonstrated good knowledge, positive perceptions, and high interest in HPV vaccination, with greater willingness observed when the vaccine was provided free of charge. These findings may serve as a basis for considering efforts to enhance understanding and access to HPV vaccination.