scholarly journals HPV Vaccine Beliefs and Correlates of Uptake Among Hispanic Women and Their Children on the US-Mexico Border

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 107327482096888
Author(s):  
Jessica Calderón-Mora ◽  
Tamanna Ferdous ◽  
Navkiran Shokar
Keyword(s):  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Hispanic Women ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Mexico Border ◽  
Hpv Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Us Mexico Border

Introduction: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection nationally. Although preventable, uptake of the HPV vaccine is low. The purpose of this study was to describe HPV vaccine knowledge and beliefs and psychosocial correlates of vaccine uptake among adult females and their children in a US-Mexico border community. Materials and Methods: We conducted a survey of uninsured women aged 21-65 years living in Texas who were due for cervical cancer screening. We utilized descriptive statistics to report demographic and psychosocial variables. We used logistic regression analysis to identify correlates of prior vaccine uptake. Results: 599 women completed surveys: mean age was 44.69 years, 97.8%, were Hispanic and 86% were Spanish speaking; 5% had been vaccinated. Awareness of HPV infection & HPV vaccine was 81.6% & 68.6% respectively. Scores for mean perceived susceptibility was low and mean perceived benefits was high; the mean score for knowledge was 3.69 out of 6. Common parental barriers to child vaccination were cost, lack of accessibility and lack of information. Correlates of past HPV vaccine uptake among adult women were younger age, monthly income of $2,500-$5,000, full-time employment, US birth, and higher perceived severity of HPV. Older age was a correlate of vaccine uptake for daughters. Discussion and Conclusion: Findings revealed low HPV vaccine uptake among adult Hispanic women, but high vaccine acceptability for their sons and daughters. Culturally tailored educational interventions are needed to improve HPV knowledge and HPV vaccine uptake among adults and their children.

scholarly journals Feasibility of a twitter campaign to promote HPV vaccine uptake among racially/ethnically diverse young adult women living in public housing

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer D. Allen ◽  
Justin Hollander ◽  
Lisa Gualtieri ◽  
Tania M. Alarcon Falconi ◽  
Stephanie Savir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Public Housing ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Young Adult Women ◽  
Hpv Vaccine Uptake

scholarly journals Factors Correlating Perceptions of HPV and Vaccine Uptake among High School Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 79-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parastou Sadat Khalessi Hosseini ◽  
Karen Munoz ◽  
Cynthia M. Lakon ◽  
Brandon Brown
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
School Students ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Health Complications ◽  
Hpv Vaccine Uptake

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is arguably the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection, and has been linked to a variety of health complications including cervical cancer, anal cancer, and anogenital warts. The HPV vaccine can prevent these health complications, but few studies have investigated the specific factors that impact HPV vaccine uptake. Methods: Two hundred seventy-five male and female high school students were surveyed in an ethnically diverse school district in southern California regarding HPV vaccine uptake and perceptions. Results: Less than one third of students reported their physician had discussed HPV vaccine with them, and fewer still for males (p

Attitudinal Correlates of HPV Vaccination in College Women

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110452
Author(s):  
Monica L. Kasting ◽  
Shannon M. Christy ◽  
Madison E. Stout ◽  
Gregory D. Zimet ◽  
Catherine E. Mosher
Keyword(s):  
College Women ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Vaccine Dose ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Hierarchical Logistic Regression ◽  
Hpv Vaccine Uptake

This study examined associations between general attitudes toward seeking medical care, attitudes about vaccines/fear of shots, and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake and intentions in college women. Hypothesized associations were framed by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Participants ( N = 330, mean age = 18.9 years, 75% White) completed a one-time survey. The majority (61%; n = 201) had received ≥1 HPV vaccine dose. Hierarchical logistic regression examined relationships between attitudes and vaccine uptake. Pearson correlation coefficients and Kruskal-Wallis tests examined associations between attitudes and vaccine intentions. Results were partially consistent with the TPB. In the final model, perceived benefits, but not fear of shots, were associated with vaccine uptake. Among the unvaccinated, perceived benefits, but not fear of shots, were associated with vaccine intentions. Provider recommendation was the strongest predictor of vaccine uptake. Findings suggest interventions incorporating discussion of perceived benefits and provider recommendation may improve HPV vaccine receipt among college women.

scholarly journals Predictors of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine uptake or intent among parents of preadolescents and adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberlee Dayal ◽  
Sarah Robinson ◽  
Jessica Schoening ◽  
Mary Catherine Smith ◽  
Son Chae Kim
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
College Education ◽  
Vaccine Effectiveness ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine ◽  
Hpv Knowledge ◽  
Hpv Vaccine Uptake

Aim: The aim of this study was to examine predictors of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake or intent among parents of pre-adolescents and adolescents.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among parents of girls aged 9 to 18 years, visiting two primary care clinics in central Texas from September to November 2015. Pearson’s product-moment correlation procedures and path analyses based on Health Belief Model were performed.Results: Path analysis showed that provider recommendation for HPV vaccination (β = 0.37; p < .001) and perceived HPV vaccine harm (β = -0.48; p < .001) had statistically significant direct effects on HPV vaccine uptake or intent. The perceived HPV vaccine effectiveness was directly influenced by HPV knowledge (β = 0.39; p < .001), empowerment in parent-provider relationships (β = 0.30; p = .006) and parental college education (β = 0.23; p = .039).}Conclusions: Together with parental empowerment fostering an equal partnership with providers, targeted education to improve parental HPV knowledge may convince them of the HPV vaccine effectiveness. This, in turn, may help them put the perceived HPV vaccine harm in proper perspective and allow them to make informed decisions regarding the timely HPV vaccination of their children. Because provider recommendation is one of the most important contributing factors for HPV vaccine uptake or intent, parental education and recommendations from nurses will help reduce the knowledge gaps and empower parents to make the timely decisions to vaccinate their children.

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