Readability and Coherence of Department/Ministry of Health HPV Information

Background Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a prime factor in the development of many cancers and genital warts in Canada. A majority of sexually active Canadians are likely to have an HPV infection during their lifetime. Information provided online by each specific provincial department/ministry of health in regard to HPV and vaccination may not be at an ideal standard for the lay population to understand and should be evaluated.