scholarly journals Sexual Health Variables and the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-138
Author(s):  
Victoria Barry ◽  
Shannon B. Myers ◽  
Amy E. Sgrenci ◽  
Megan Lavery ◽  
Deirdra Frum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
The United States ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Status Seeking

Recent strides have been made in developing vaccines to prevent contraction of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which is currently the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease in the United States. This study looked to investigate seven sexually relevant variables hypothesized to be related to a young woman's choice to receive the Gardasil® vaccine in order to prevent HPV contraction via a cross sectional survey. In a sample of 77 undergraduate women, we investigated the relationship between receipt of Gardasil® and the following variables: knowledge regarding HPV, relationship status, seeking gynecological services, having received an abnormal PAP smear, sexual activity status, number of sexual partners, and concern about contracting HPV. Logistical regression analysis and independent groups t-test revealed that none of these factors were related to actual receipt of the HPV vaccine in this sample. These results suggest the need for more research regarding potential practical barriers to HPV vaccination.

scholarly journals Has Their Son Been Vaccinated? Beliefs About Other Parents Matter for Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 318-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine L. Schuler ◽  
Tamera Coyne-Beasley
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Strongly Agree

The goal of this study was to determine if parents’ beliefs about social norms of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for sons were associated with knowledge of HPV, intention to vaccinate sons, or beliefs about side effects. A cross-sectional, survey-based study of parents with sons was performed in 2010. Fisher’s exact tests were used to examine associations between demographics and responses about social norms. Multivariate logistic regression models examined beliefs about social norms of male HPV vaccination and primary outcomes. Few parents agreed that others were vaccinating sons ( n = 31/267, 12%), including 1% responding strongly agree and 11% responding agree. Most parents, 52%, disagreed that others were vaccinating (40% disagree, 11% strongly disagree), and 37% chose prefer not to answer regarding others’ vaccination practices. Hispanic parents and those with a high school education or less were significantly more likely to choose prefer not to answer than their respective counterparts regarding vaccination norms. In multivariate models, parents agreeing others were vaccinating sons had greater odds of having high knowledge of HPV (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] high vs low knowledge 3.15, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.13, 8.77) and increased intention to vaccinate sons ( n = 243, aOR = 4.41, 95% CI = 1.51, 12.89). Beliefs about side effects were not significantly associated with beliefs about social norms. Parents’ beliefs about others’ vaccination practices are important with regard to knowledge of HPV and intention to vaccinate sons. Studying how various public messages about HPV vaccine may influence normative beliefs could be relevant to improving vaccination coverage.

scholarly journals The Acceptability of HPV Vaccines and Perceptions of Vaccination against HPV among Physicians and Nurses in Hong Kong

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 1700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teris Cheung ◽  
Joseph T.F. Lau ◽  
Johnson Z. Wang ◽  
Phoenix Mo ◽  
C.K. Siu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Background Variable ◽  
Hpv Vaccines ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Belief Model

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections nationwide. Methods: This is the first cross-sectional survey assessing physicians’ and nurses’ knowledge of HPV and recording their attitudes to HPV vaccination in Hong Kong. Survey questions were derived from the Health Belief Model. Results: 1152 clinicians (170 physicians and 982 nurses) aged 21 and 60 participated in this study. A multiple stepwise regression model was used to examine associations between cognitive factors (clinicians’ attitudes) and subjects’ intention to HPV vaccine uptake. Results showed that only 30.2% of physicians and 21.2% nurses found vaccinating for HPV acceptable. Conclusions: Perceived self-efficacy was the only significant background and cognitive variable associated with physicians’ and nurses’ accepting HPV vaccines. Further, when nurses found HPV vaccination acceptable, cues to action was featured as a significant background variable in their choice.

scholarly journals Perception of the Saudi Community towards Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Ahlam A. Alzahrani ◽  
Nebras AlGhanaim ◽  
Samia Abdulmageed
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Males And Females

To examine the awareness and perception of Saudi community towards Human Papillomavirus Vaccination. A cross-sectional study has examined the perception and awareness of Saudi individuals towards Human Papillomavirus HPV vaccination. A sample of 278 Saudi individuals were included. A close-ended survey questionnaire was employed to collect the data of Papillomavirus HPV vaccination. Around, 78.30% female and male participants were unaware of the availability of HPV vaccination against cervical cancer. 90.06% of females supported cervical cancer screening Pap smear by gynecologist after enduring vaccination. Only, 40.66% visited the gynecologist for screening. Results demonstrated 85.77% female agreed on receiving expensive vaccination. Conversely, 97.48% supported on HPV vaccination free of charge. A lack of knowledge about HPV, Pap smear, and cervical cancer. The data obtained can be used as a standard to devise effective awareness programs. Data was collected particularly from Saudi Arabia for evaluating Saudi community perception. Both males and females were observed to be interested in taking vaccination and prevention initiatives against the cervical cancer, whereas, there is a lack of awareness observed among the males and females included in the study.

scholarly journals Multicenter Study of Human Papillomavirus and the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine: Knowledge and Attitudes among People of African Descent

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Blackman ◽  
Natalie Thurman ◽  
Darron Halliday ◽  
Raleigh Butler ◽  
Dorita Francis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
African Descent ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine ◽  
Medical Provider ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Caribbean

Objective. To compare knowledge and attitudes of human papillomavirus (HPV) and the vaccine between different cultures of African descent.Methods. A cross-sectional survey of 555 African-Americans and Afro-Caribbeans residing in the US and the Bahamas (BHM) was conducted.Results. General knowledge about HPV and the HPV vaccine differed between the two countries significantly. Bahamian respondents were less likely to have higher numbers of correct knowledge answers when compared to Americans (Adjusted Odds Ratio [Adj. OR] 0.47, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 0.30–0.75). Older age, regardless of location, was also associated with answering fewer questions correctly (Adj. OR 0.61, 95% CI 0.40–0.92). Attitudes related to HPV vaccination were similar between the US and BHM, but nearly 80% of BHM respondents felt that children should not be able to receive the vaccine without parental consent compared to 57% of American respondents.Conclusions. Grave lack of knowledge, safety and cost concerns, and influence of parental restrictions may negatively impact vaccine uptake among African-American and Afro-Caribbean persons. Interventions to increase the vaccine uptake in the Caribbean must include medical provider and parental involvement. Effective strategies for education and increasing vaccine uptake in BHM are crucial for decreasing cervical cancer burden in the Caribbean.

scholarly journals Vaccipack, A Mobile App to Promote Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Adolescents Aged 11 to 14 Years: Development and Usability Study

JMIR Nursing ◽  
10.2196/19503 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e19503
Author(s):  
Anne M Teitelman ◽  
Emily F Gregory ◽  
Joshua Jayasinghe ◽  
Zara Wermers ◽  
Ja H Koo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Behavioral Model ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine ◽  
Vaccination Rates

Background More than 90% of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers could be prevented by widespread uptake of the HPV vaccine, yet vaccine use in the United States falls short of public health goals. Objective The purpose of this study was to describe the development, acceptability, and intention to use the mobile app Vaccipack, which was designed to promote uptake and completion of the adolescent HPV vaccine series. Methods Development of the mobile health (mHealth) content was based on the integrated behavioral model (IBM). The technology acceptance model (TAM) was used to guide the app usability evaluation. App design utilized an iterative process involving providers and potential users who were parents and adolescents. App features include a vaccine-tracking function, a discussion forum, and stories with embedded messages to promote intention to vaccinate. Parents and adolescents completed surveys before and after introducing the app in a pediatric primary care setting with low HPV vaccination rates. Results Surveys were completed by 54 participants (20 adolescents aged 11 to 14 years and 34 parents). Notably, 75% (15/20) of adolescents and 88% (30/34) of parents intended to use the app in the next 2 weeks. Acceptability of the app was high among both groups: 88% (30/34) of parents and 75% (15/20) of adolescents indicated that Vaccipack was easy to use, and 82% (28/34) of parents and 85% (17/20) of adolescents perceived the app to be beneficial. Higher levels of app acceptability were found among parents with strong intentions to use the app (P=.09; 95% CI –2.15 to 0.15). Conclusions mHealth technology, such as Vaccipack, may be an acceptable and nimble platform for providing information to parents and adolescents and advancing the uptake of important vaccines.

Human Papillomavirus Infection and Prevention In The Adolescent

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandria Richards ◽  
Joanna Stacey
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Cervical Dysplasia ◽  
Vaccine Safety ◽  
Genital Warts ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Papillomavirus Infection

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common sexually transmitted disease, most often acquired during the adolescence or the early 20s. It can be divided into oncogenic and nononcogenic serotypes. It is responsible for genital warts as well as pathologic diseases that can lead to genital cancers and cancers of the oropharyngeal tract in both males and females. The majority of adolescents who acquire HPV infections do not go on to develop cancer. New discoveries about the virus’ persistence and latency direct how we treat adolescents with HPV infections. Recommendations for prevention of HPV include use of the 9-valent vaccine against the most common oncogenic HPV serotypes. Screening should be delayed until the age of 21, with the exception of immunocompromised women. The HPV vaccination is safe and effective, and does not encourage sexual activity among adolescents. Both boys and girls should be vaccinated against HPV at 11 to 12 years of age but may receive the vaccination as early as 9 or as late as 21 (males) or 26 (females) years of age. The vaccine may now also be given in only two doses if the series was started before the age of 15. Follow-up studies in the years after the vaccine’s introduction have shown large decreases in HPV infection rates. This review contains 7 figures, 7 tables and 63 references Key Words: Oncogenic subtype, Oropharyngeal cancer, Infection persistence, Immune tolerance, Cervical dysplasia, Genital warts, 9-valent vaccine, Vaccine safety  

scholarly journals Prevalence high risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in HIV-infected women from Belém, Pará, Amazon region of Brazil: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Monteiro ◽  
Ricardo Roberto de Souza Fonseca ◽  
Tuane Ferreira ◽  
Luana Rodrigues ◽  
Andreza Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
High Risk Hpv

Abstract Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world. Several studies have shown a higher prevalence of HPV infection in HIV-infected women. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the genotype diversity of HPV infection in HIV-infected women.Methods: From April 2010 to December 2012 cervical specimens were collected from 169 HIV-infected women who screening for cervical cancer at Reference Unit in Belém. The detection of HPV infection was performed by nested PCR and HPV type was performed using the commercial kit.Results: The prevalence of HPV infection was 63,3%. Of the 47 genotyped samples, 40,4% was found positive for high risk-HPV 16 and 12.8% for high risk-HPV 52. HPV infection was predominant in the group of women with no incidence of cytological abnormalities and more prevalent in women of reproductive age, unmarried, low education level and who used condoms during sexual intercourse. It was observed an association between HPV infection and independent variables, such as condom use, multiple sexual partners and history of sexually transmitted diseases.Conclusions: High-risk types of HPV infection were prevalent in our study. Infection with multiple high-risk HPV genotypes may potentiate the development of cervical cancer in HIV-infected women.

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