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Evidence indicates that, in addition to logistical and structural issues, this is often influenced by sociocultural factors. The objective of this study was to develop a culturally adapted Behavioral and Social Drivers (BeSD) of HPV vaccination framework that is linguistically appropriate, contextually grounded, and culturally sensitive, to evaluate the social, behavioral, and cultural factors influencing HPV vaccination in Pakistan.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This descriptive qualitative survey was conducted across several districts in Punjab, Pakistan, from February to August 2025. Study participants included adolescent girls, parents\/guardians, healthcare providers, community workers, teachers, school administrators, and religious scholars.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke\u2019s six-step thematic analysis with deductive and inductive coding. Deductive codes aligned with existing WHO BeSD domains, while inductive analysis revealed a new domain:\n                      <jats:italic>Cultural Integration.<\/jats:italic>\n                      Themes and subthemes were mapped to specific BeSD constructs, illustrated with participant quotes and rationales. The tool was subsequently translated into Urdu by a bilingual expert to ensure linguistic appropriateness. Table cell colors correspond to the WHO BeSD domains (Thinking and Feeling, Social Processes, Motivation, Practical Issues) and the emergent theme, Cultural Integration.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The culturally adapted BeSD-HPV tool provides a methodological framework for contextualizing global health models. 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