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Amboree TL, Montealegre JR, Padgett Wermuth P, Mgbere O, Fujimoto K, Darkoh C. Awareness of human papillomavirus and reported human papillomavirus vaccine uptake in a high-risk population. Prev Med Rep 2022; 28:101853. [PMID: 35733608 PMCID: PMC9207282 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.101853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 06/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Introduction Disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) awareness and HPV vaccine uptake are likely exacerbated among racial/ethnic minority populations living in low-income areas. This study aims to determine the prevalence and correlates of HPV awareness and HPV vaccine uptake in an urban, low-income, racial/ethnic minority population. Methods Secondary data analyses were performed in 2021 using 380 participants aged 18-45 years from the 2019 National HIV Behavioral Surveillance for high-risk heterosexuals, which monitors HIV risk behaviors among individuals living in high-poverty, high HIV prevalence neighborhoods. Prevalence estimates and modified Poisson regression models were used to assess the relationship between HPV awareness and HPV vaccine uptake, and sociodemographic characteristics. Results Only 53% of participants had heard of HPV and 11.5% had received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine. Those who were female, non-Hispanic White or other, had public health insurance, lived above the federal poverty level, had experienced homelessness and incarceration, and had usual source of healthcare showed higher awareness of HPV while those who were younger, female, non-Hispanic White or other, recently incarcerated, had a usual source of healthcare, and had a healthcare encounter in the past year showed higher prevalence of HPV vaccine uptake. Conclusions Prevalence of HPV vaccination in this high-risk population was low and there was a lack of preventive care utilization. Further research is needed on how to effectively target these populations to not only increase vaccine uptake, but to mitigate barriers that contribute to low awareness and suboptimal vaccination uptake in high-risk heterosexual populations.
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- Trisha L. Amboree
- Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA,Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences, Center for Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA
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- Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA,Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Management, Policy, and Community Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA
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- Disease Prevention and Control Division, Houston Health Department, Houston, TX, USA,Institute of Community Health, University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Sciences, Center for Infectious Diseases, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA,Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Program, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX, USA,Corresponding author at: Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics and Environmental Sciences, Center for Infectious Diseases, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Public Health, 1200 Pressler Street, Room E715, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Lindsay AC, Delgado D, Valdez MJ, Restrepo E, Guzman YM. "I don't Think He Needs the HPV Vaccine Cause Boys Can't Have Cervical Cancer": a Qualitative Study of Latina Mothers' (Mis) Understandings About Human Papillomavirus Transmission, Associated Cancers, and the Vaccine. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2022; 37:370-378. [PMID: 32654037 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-020-01824-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States and etiologically linked to several types of cancers including the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, and oropharynges. Evidence indicates certain types of HPV-associated cancers disproportionally affect Latinos in the United States. This qualitative study sought to explore Latina mothers' perceptions and understanding of HPV infection, HPV-associated cancers, and the HPV vaccination for their adolescent sons and daughters. Twenty-two individual, face-to-face interviews were conducted in 2018-2019 with mothers who had at least one child between the ages of 11 and 19 years. Data were analyzed using a hybrid method of thematic analysis that incorporated deductive and inductive approaches. Two major themes emerged from the analysis: (1) mothers' (mis) understanding about HPV infection transmission and HPV-associated cancer risk for girls and boys, and (2) mothers' (mis) understandings about the HPV vaccination for girls and boys. Results found that most mothers had inadequate understanding of HPV transmission, HPV-associated cancer risk for males, and need to vaccinate boys against the virus for their own personal health and prevention of HPV-associated cancers. Findings suggest that interventions should focus on improving Latina mothers' understanding of HPV transmission, addressing the lack or inadequate knowledge about HPV-associated cancer risk for males, as well as misconceptions about the importance of the HPV vaccination for males for their personal health and the prevention of HPV-associated cancers. Future research should quantify Latino parents' awareness, knowledge, and acceptability of the HPV vaccine for their sons and daughters.
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- Ana Cristina Lindsay
- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts-Boston, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02125, USA.
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts-Boston, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02125, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts-Boston, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02125, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts-Boston, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02125, USA
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- Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs, McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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Norizuki M, Hori A, Wada K. Factors associated with adults' actions to confirm their own rubella immune status in Japan's drive toward rubella elimination: Cross-sectional online survey of non-healthcare workers in their 20s to 40s. Environ Health Prev Med 2021; 26:77. [PMID: 34380430 PMCID: PMC8356215 DOI: 10.1186/s12199-021-01002-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Rubella outbreaks occurred among adults in Japan in 2013-2014 and 2018-2019 due to immunity gaps. In response and aiming at rubella elimination by 2020, the government introduced countermeasures comprising supplementary immunization activities for voluntary testing of adult non-healthcare-related workers and vaccination of susceptible individuals. However, as of October 2020, rubella immunity testing and vaccination rates remained low. This study was conducted to identify factors associated with adults voluntarily confirming their rubella immune status, to help develop effective promotion activities for hard-to-reach and left-behind populations. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a general population sample of non-healthcare workers aged 20-49 years in Japan completed an online survey in November 2020. Univariate analysis was performed to examine associations of specific actions taken to confirm rubella immune status with social background characteristics, knowledge of rubella, and attitude to testing and vaccination. Log binomial regression analysis was performed to explore the associations following adjustment for social background characteristics. Results Among 1,854 respondents (927 men, 927 women), only 23.4% of men and 39.4% of women in their 20s to 40s have taken some action related to rubella prevention. Three major factors were associated with the targeted population having taken voluntary action: (1) knowing about testing for confirmation of immunity status (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 4.29 men, 2.89 women), the rubella outbreak in 2013 among men in their 20s to 40s (AOR 2.79 men, 1.64 women), and congenital rubella syndrome (AOR 1.89 men, 3.10 women); (2) having acquaintances who were vaccinated against or tested for rubella (AOR 2.98 men, 1.95 women); and (3) having a positive attitude toward influenza vaccination (AOR 2.48 men, 1.83 women). Marriage, desire for pregnancy, and having children were weakly associated with taking action. Conclusions Currently, insufficient voluntary action is being taken by high-risk adult populations to close the identified immunity gaps. In this last mile to rubella elimination, our findings and suggested potential interventions via annual health check-ups and occupational health and public health initiatives could prove helpful in developing further countermeasures that actively promote and implement supplementary immunization activities targeting all adult generations.
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- Masataro Norizuki
- Graduate School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-1-26 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, 107-8402, Japan.,Bureau of International Health Cooperation, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 162-8655, Japan
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- Department of Global Public Health, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, 305-8577, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, 4-1-26 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, 107-8402, Japan.
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Escobar B, Amboree TL, Sonawane K, Deshmukh AA, McGee LU, Rodriguez AM, Jibaja-Weiss ML, Montealegre JR. Human papillomavirus awareness among foreign- and US-born Hispanics, United States, 2017-2018. Prev Med Rep 2021; 22:101379. [PMID: 33996392 PMCID: PMC8102157 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine knowledge and awareness are known to be lower among Hispanics compared to non-Hispanic whites. However, Hispanics in the US are a non-homogenous population, with significant differences by nativity, particularly between the US-and foreign-born individuals. We examined HPV and HPV vaccine awareness among foreign-born Hispanics, US-born Hispanics, and US-born non-Hispanic whites. METHODS We analyzed data from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 5, cycles 1 (2017) and 2 (2018), the most recent HINTS datasets including nativity information. We used descriptive statistics and multivariable regression to compare awareness of HPV and the HPV vaccine among ethnicity/nativity subgroups. RESULTS Over 50% of foreign-born Hispanics had not heard of HPV, compared to 32% of US-born Hispanics (P < 0.01) and 33% of non-Hispanic whites (p < 0.01). Lack of HPV vaccine awareness among foreign-born Hispanics was not significantly different from US-born Hispanics (52% vs. 44%, p = 0.12), but was significantly lower compared to non-Hispanic whites (52% vs. 32%, p < 0.01). In multivariable analyses, non-Hispanic whites had over twice the odds of having heard of HPV than foreign-born Hispanics (p < 0.05), while US-born Hispanics had 75% higher odds (p < 0.05). Regarding HPV awareness, non-Hispanic whites had 95% higher odds of having heard of the HPV vaccine than foreign-born Hispanics (p < 0.05), while differences between US and foreign-born Hispanics were not significant. CONCLUSION There are significant nativity-related differences in HPV and HPV vaccine awareness and knowledge among US-born Hispanics. Over 50% of foreign-born Hispanic adults are unaware of HPV and the HPV vaccine.
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- Betsy Escobar
- Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Epidemiology, UTHealth School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Management, Policy and Community Health, UTHealth School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Management, Policy and Community Health, UTHealth School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States
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- Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States
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- Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
- School of Health Professions, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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- Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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Mao B, Kim S, Peng W. The Interplay between Message Framing and Message Recipients' Regulatory Focus in Promoting HPV Prevention Strategies. JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2021; 26:92-103. [PMID: 33709870 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2021.1895918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Limited awareness and low uptake rate of Human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention strategies among females require the development of more effective educational interventions. Regulatory focus theory posits the matching of framing valence with the recipients' regulatory focus increases persuasiveness. Following regulatory focus theory, we examined how individual regulatory focus changed the effects of gain- and loss-framed messages on promoting consistent condom use and HPV DNA testing for HPV prevention. We also explored whether this interaction effect impacts the influences of target individuals' initial attitudes about condom use and HPV DNA testing on post attitudes and intentions. Results of Study 1 showed that, in general, the gain-framed message fit with regulatory focus (i.e., promotion focus) promoted more positive attitudes about consistent condom use than the gain-framed message nonfit with their regulatory focus (i.e., prevention focus).Nevertheless, the gain-framed message nonfit with regulatory focus (i.e., prevention focus) strengthened the negative relationship between initial attitudes and intentions, which promoted the intentions to use condom consistently among people who initially held negative attitudes toward consistent condom use. In Study 2, we did not observe a significant interaction effect of message framing and regulatory focus in the HPV DNA testing context. However, we observed that the gain-framed message nonfit with regulatory focus (i.e., prevention focus) led to the changes in the significance of the initial attitudes - post attitudes relationship from significant to non-significant. Thus, the reliance on initial negative attitudes about HPV DNA testing in decision-making decreased. Theoretical and practical implications of our research were discussed.
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- Bingjing Mao
- Department of Communication Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Department of Communication Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
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- Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA
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Read SH, Valverde I, Montealegre JR, Rutherford TJ, Anderson ML. Qualitative assessment of knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer screening among male Latino immigrants in Houston, Texas. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2020; 20:141. [PMID: 32631299 PMCID: PMC7339392 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-020-01006-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background Male spouses and partners play an important role in determining a woman’s willingness to participate in cervical cancer screening. However, the attitudes and behaviors by which they influence a woman’s decision to undergo Pap testing remain poorly understood. Methods A series of semi-structured, qualitative interviews were conducted in Spanish with 19 recent Latino immigrants in Houston, Texas. The interview format was designed to establish each individual’s pattern of engagement with the United States healthcare system, assess baseline knowledge of cervical cancer screening and evaluate attitudes and patterns of communication with their female partners regarding health care. Interview questions were constructed using principles of the Theory of Reasoned Action. All interviews were conducted in Spanish. After translation, responses were coded and scored with the goal of identifying themes and key observations. Results Most subjects reported few, if any, interactions with the healthcare system since their arrival in the United States. Although most participants reported being aware that women should be seen by their doctors regularly, fewer than half could clearly indicate the purpose of a Pap test or could state with certainty the last time their female partner had undergone screening. Multiple subjects expressed a general distrust of the health care system and concern for its costs. Approximately half of subjects reported that they accompanied their female partner to the health care provider’s office and none of the participants reported that they were present in examination rooms at the time their partner underwent screening. Multiple participants endorsed that there may be some concerns within their community regarding women receiving frequent gynecologic care and distrust of the healthcare system. Almost all interviewed subjects stated that while they would allow their female partners to see male physicians, they also expressed the opinion that other men might be uncomfortable with this and that women would likely be more comfortable with female physicians. Conclusions Strategies to enhance knowledge of HPV and cancer screening and improve trust in the health care system among male spouses or partners should be explored with the goal of promoting cervical cancer screening among immigrant Latinx populations.
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- Susan H Read
- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC 2040A, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.,H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Houston Independent School District, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics and Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC 2040A, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC 2040A, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA. .,H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
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Finney Rutten LJ, Blake KD, Skolnick VG, Davis T, Moser RP, Hesse BW. Data Resource Profile: The National Cancer Institute's Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). Int J Epidemiol 2020; 49:17-17j. [PMID: 31038687 PMCID: PMC7124481 DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyz083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Public Health and Epidemiology Practice, Westat, Rockville, MD, USA
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Knerr S, Ceballos RM, Chan KCG, Beresford SAA, Bowen DJ. Women's beliefs about what causes obesity: variation by race/ethnicity and acculturation in a Washington State sample. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2020; 25:243-254. [PMID: 29243503 PMCID: PMC6125226 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2017.1414156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Accepted: 11/19/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Objective: Individuals' beliefs about the causes of multifactorial health conditions (causal attributions) shape how they conceptualize and respond to health threats and are therefore important for health promotion. Studies of racial/ethnic and cultural variation in obesity causal beliefs, however, are scarce. To address this gap, this study described beliefs about the underlying causes of obesity (genetic inheritance, diet, and physical activity) in Hispanic and non-Hispanic White women participating in a longitudinal cohort study in South King County, Washington State (n = 1,002).Design: Analysis of baseline survey data. Self-reported obesity causal beliefs were compared by race/ethnicity and acculturation indicators (survey language and nativity) using marginal effect estimates generated from multinomial logistic regression models.Results: Hispanic women had a higher probability of not believing 'at all' in inheritance and physical activity as causes of obesity - an absolute increase of 33% and 5% over non-Hispanic White women, respectively. Both acculturation indicators were also associated with a higher probability of not believing 'at all' in inheritance as a cause of obesity, though Hispanic women who completed the survey in English and were born in the United States had genetic causal beliefs similar to non-Hispanic White women. Behavioral attributions did not vary by acculturation indicators in Hispanic women.Conclusions: Differences in obesity casual beliefs, particularly genetic attributions, exist and may be important for developing and delivering effective obesity-related health promotion interventions. Identifying the determinants and public health consequences of cultural variation in obesity attributions should be the focus of future research.
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- Sarah Knerr
- Department of Health Services, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Health Services, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Bioethics and Humanities, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA
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Lindsay AC, Greaney ML, Rabello LM, Kim YY, Wallington SF. Brazilian Immigrant Parents' Awareness of HPV and the HPV Vaccine and Interest in Participating in Future HPV-Related Cancer Prevention Study: an Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in the USA. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2020; 7:829-837. [PMID: 31953637 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-020-00704-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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This exploratory community-based study assessed Brazilian immigrant parents' awareness of HPV and the HPV vaccine, HPV information sources, and their interest in participating in a future HPV-related cancer prevention study. This study is a cross-sectional analysis of data from a convenience sample of Brazilian immigrant parents living in selected cities in Massachusetts. Participants completed a brief survey in their language of preference (English or Portuguese) administered by bilingual interviewers. Forty-seven Brazilian immigrant parents, each representing a unique family, participated in the study. All participants completed the survey in Portuguese. Although the majority reported being aware of HPV (93.6%, n = 44), only 74.5% (n = 35) were aware of the HPV vaccine. Fewer fathers than mothers had heard of the HPV vaccine (61.9%; n = 13 vs. 84.6%, n = 22; p = 0.04). Of those who were aware of the HPV vaccine (n = 35), 82.6% (n = 29) reported hearing about the HPV vaccine from their child's physician. Additionally, nearly all participants (97.9%, n = 46) reported being interested in participating in future HPV-related cancer prevention study. Findings of this exploratory study indicate parents' low to moderate awareness of the HPV vaccine and high interest in participating in future HPV-related cancer prevention study. These findings are important and serve as a valuable first step toward building a knowledge foundation that is critically needed for developing future studies targeting Brazilians immigrant parents and adolescents living in the USA.
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- Ana Cristina Lindsay
- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Health Studies, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA
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Spellun AH, Moreland CJ, Kushalnagar P. Young Deaf Adults' Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus and Human Papillomavirus Vaccine's Effectiveness in Preventing Cervical, Anal, Penile, and Oral Cancer. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2019; 32:293-299. [PMID: 30529699 PMCID: PMC6555690 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2018.11.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Revised: 11/04/2018] [Accepted: 11/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To describe knowledge and risk perception of human papillomavirus (HPV) among deaf adults who use American sign language (ASL) comparison with hearing adults in the United States. DESIGN Secondary HPV knowledge data for the deaf subset sample were drawn from the Health Information National Trends survey in ASL that was administered between 2015 and 2018. HPV knowledge data for the hearing subset sample were drawn from cycle 5 of the Health Information National Trends survey in English that was administered in 2017. SETTING Surveys are a nationally based survey of deaf ASL users in the United States and a nationally based survey of hearing non-ASL users in the United States. PARTICIPANTS The age of the deaf and hearing subset samples was determined on the basis of catchup vaccine eligibility criteria as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that recommends catchup vaccination in women, men who have sex with men, immunocompromised individuals, and those who identify as transgender. INTERVENTIONS AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES We examined HPV, HPV vaccine, and HPV-related cancer knowledge in deaf and hearing subsets. RESULTS Our sample consisted of 235 deaf and 115 hearing adults aged 18-26 years. Of the deaf participants 58% (136/235) reported knowledge of HPV compared with 84% (97/115) of hearing participants (P < .001). Hearing participants showed higher accuracy in risk perception of HPV relation to cervical cancer compared with deaf participants (P < .001). Hearing participants were more likely to have heard of the HPV vaccine as well as believe it is successful in preventing cervical cancer compared with deaf participants (P < .001). CONCLUSION Deaf ASL users are less likely to have knowledge of HPV, virus-related cancer risk, and preventative vaccination compared with hearing peers.
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- Arielle H Spellun
- Boston Combined Residency Program, Boston Children's Hospital Department of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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Btoush R, Brown DR, Tsui J, Toler L, Bucalo J. Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Latina Mothers of South American and Caribbean Descent in the Eastern US. Health Equity 2019; 3:219-230. [PMID: 31289782 PMCID: PMC6608702 DOI: 10.1089/heq.2018.0058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine knowledge, attitudes, barriers, and facilitators for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among Latina mothers of HPV vaccine-eligible children in low-income urban areas, as well as useful strategies to improve HPV vaccination. Methods: The study included 132 Latina mothers of HPV vaccine-eligible children, interviewed in 14 focus groups. Using semi-structured discussions, mothers were asked about their knowledge about HPV infection and vaccine, views toward HPV vaccination, barriers for HPV vaccine initiation as well as completion, and opinions on strategies to improve HPV vaccination. Results: Only 55% of mothers reported having ever heard of the HPV vaccine, 27% of mothers indicated initiating the HPV vaccine, and 14% indicated completing the multi-dose series. Mothers generally lacked knowledge about HPV infection and vaccination, with varying degrees by Latino descent. Health care provider (HCP) recommendation was the strongest barrier/facilitator for HPV vaccination. Useful strategies to improve HPV vaccine initiation and completion that the mothers suggested included strong recommendation from HCPs and addressing side effects and safety concerns. Other useful strategies included community and school-based approaches and the use of text messaging and smartphone technology to educate mothers and send vaccine reminders. Conclusion: The findings provide insight for the development of interventions targeting low-income Latina mothers and the need to improve HCP communication on HPV vaccination.
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- Rula Btoush
- School of Nursing, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey
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- School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey
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- Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey
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- School of Graduate Studies, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey
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Exploring HPV Knowledge, Awareness, Beliefs, Attitudes, and Vaccine Acceptability of Latino Fathers Living in the United States: An Integrative Review. J Community Health 2019; 44:844-856. [PMID: 30847716 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-019-00636-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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To conduct an integrative review to identify and synthesize studies exploring human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge, awareness, beliefs, attitudes, and acceptability of the HPV vaccine among Latino fathers living in the United States. The review methodology was informed by those developed by Whittemore and Knafl, which allow for the inclusion of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies. Using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews meta-analyses guidelines, five electronic databases (PubMed, Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Science Direct) were searched for peer-reviewed, full-text studies published in English with samples that included Latino fathers and examined knowledge, awareness, beliefs, attitudes about the HPV and the HPV vaccines. Studies that did not provide information on the inclusion of fathers in the sample were excluded. Identified eligible studies were analyzed and synthesized using the matrix method. Eleven eligible studies were identified. Most (n = 10) included mothers and fathers. One study included only fathers, and this study determined that although fathers held positive attitudes toward the HPV vaccine, a notable number of participants were unsure of or had not formed an opinion about the HPV vaccine. Fathers felt that a recommendation from their child's physician would impact whether they vaccinated their child. Moreover, of the ten studies including both parents, only two specifically compared fathers' and mothers' knowledge and awareness about the HPV and vaccine acceptability. These two studies determined that fathers were less aware of the HPV and had lower HPV vaccine-related knowledge than mothers. Nevertheless, all of the 11 examined studies, found moderate to high acceptability of the HPV vaccine among Latino parents despite uncertainty about possible vaccine risks and costs. Only 11 studies were identified that included Latino fathers. Of these studies, only one was conducted exclusively with Latino fathers and two compared fathers and mothers. Additional research focusing on Latino fathers is needed given the central role of the family in the Latino culture and the shared role fathers and mothers have in decision-making related to their children's health.
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Dempsey AF, Maertens J, Sevick C, Jimenez-Zambrano A, Juarez-Colunga E. A randomized, controlled, pragmatic trial of an iPad-based, tailored messaging intervention to increase human papillomavirus vaccination among Latinos. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2019; 15:1577-1584. [PMID: 30689494 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2018.1559685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes a number of cancers that disproportionally affect Latinos yet there is a paucity of research on interventions to increase HPV vaccination among this population. We sought to evaluate the efficacy of a web-based, individually customizable intervention, called CHICOs (Combatting HPV Infection and Cancers, tailored intervention) for its impact on HPV vaccine utilization. We conducted a three-armed, randomized, controlled trial in the waiting rooms of five family medicine practices from June 2014-February 2016 where CHICOS was compared to an iPad-based version of the Vaccine Information Sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (untailored intervention), and usual care. Pair-wise comparisons between study arms of 6 different measures of HPV vaccine uptake were assessed, with analyses stratified by adolescents versus young adults. Of the 1,294 participants enrolled in the study, 1,013 individuals could be assessed for vaccination. Across study arms, 265 adolescents, but only 18 young adults, received an HPV vaccine dose during the study period. In both intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses there were essentially no differences between the CHICOS and untailored arms in any vaccination measure, or between the untailored or CHICOS arms and usual care. Our study suggests that a tailored educational intervention may not be effective for increasing HPV vaccine uptake among Latino adolescents or young adults. However, the higher than expected baseline levels of positive vaccination attitudes of study participants could have diminished the statistical power of the study. Trial Registration Number: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02145156).
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- Amanda F Dempsey
- a Adult and Child Consortium for Outcomes Research and Dissemination Science, University of Colorado , Aurora, CO , USA
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- a Adult and Child Consortium for Outcomes Research and Dissemination Science, University of Colorado , Aurora, CO , USA
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- a Adult and Child Consortium for Outcomes Research and Dissemination Science, University of Colorado , Aurora, CO , USA
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- a Adult and Child Consortium for Outcomes Research and Dissemination Science, University of Colorado , Aurora, CO , USA
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- a Adult and Child Consortium for Outcomes Research and Dissemination Science, University of Colorado , Aurora, CO , USA.,b Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, University of Colorado , Aurora , CO , USA
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Ellis EM, Ferrer RA, Klein WMP. Factors beyond Lack of Knowledge That Predict "I Don't Know" Responses to Surveys That Assess HPV Knowledge. JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2018; 23:967-976. [PMID: 30526402 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2018.1554729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Accurately assessing the public's knowledge about the human papilloma virus (HPV) and the HPV vaccine remains critical for informing health education interventions aimed at increasing vaccine uptake. Responding "don't know" (DK) to survey questions that assess knowledge is common and DK responders are often systematically different from other responders, resulting in potential for bias. This study aimed to advance our understanding of DK responding to HPV knowledge items. Data from the nationally representative Health Information National Trends Survey Wave 5 Cycle 1 (N = 2,034) were used. Information seeking about cancer, information avoidance, health-related self-efficacy, and several cancer beliefs were examined as predictors of DK responding to six items that assessed HPV knowledge. DKs represented nearly half of responses. Adjusting for demographic factors, lower health-related self-efficacy, and greater information avoidance, cancer-mortality salience, and perceived ambiguity were associated with more DK responding, ps < .05. Even participants with incorrect responses had greater health-related self-efficacy, and less information avoidance, perceived ambiguity, and cancer-mortality salience than those who responded with DK. DK responding to HPV knowledge items is common and reflects factors beyond insufficient knowledge or motivation. Addressing causes of DK responding may reduce bias and improve interventions informed by surveys.
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- Erin M Ellis
- a Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch, Behavioral Research Program , National Cancer Institute , Rockville , MD , USA
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- a Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch, Behavioral Research Program , National Cancer Institute , Rockville , MD , USA
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- b Office of the Associate Director, Behavioral Research Program , National Cancer Institute , Rockville , MD , USA
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Wigfall LT, Bynum SA, Brandt HM, Sebastian N, Ory MG. HPV-Related Cancer Prevention and Control Programs at Community-Based HIV/AIDS Service Organizations: Implications for Future Engagement. Front Oncol 2018; 8:422. [PMID: 30416981 PMCID: PMC6212592 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2018.00422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background: People living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and, men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by genital warts and cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). We assessed community-based HIV/AIDS service organizations' (ASOs) staff awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about HPV and effective cancer prevention tools, namely HPV vaccination, Pap, and HPV tests. The potential engagement of ASO staff in future efforts to reduce the disproportionate burden of genital warts and HPV-related cancers among HIV-positive women and MSM was explored. Methods: In May-June 2016, staff were recruited from three ASOs located in the South United States Census region—a geographical area disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Participants completed a 30-min self-administered, 118-item paper and pencil survey about HPV and cancer. Data analysis was conducted using Stata/SE 14.2. Results: ASO staff (n = 30) were 83% non-Hispanic Black, 40% lesbian/gay, and worked with people living with HIV for an average of 11.4 ± 7.7 years. All reported hearing of HPV and 77% had heard of the HPV vaccine (n = 23). While all knew HPV can cause cervical cancer, only 67% knew HPV can cause anal cancer. Most (61%) thought the HPV vaccine could prevent cervical cancer. Fewer (39–48%) thought the HPV vaccine could prevent anal, oral, penile, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. All were willing to encourage MSM and female clients to talk to a healthcare provider about HPV vaccination. Almost all were willing to promote HPV vaccination to clients (91–95%) and navigate clients to adult safety net HPV vaccine providers (86–95%). More than half (59–67%) thought they could positively influence their MSM and female clients' HPV vaccine decision-making. Conclusion: HPV vaccination and the Pap and HPV tests are effective cancer prevention tools that can reduce the disproportionate burden of genital warts and HPV-related cancers among HIV-positive women and MSM. Engaging ASO staff in cancer prevention efforts may increase HPV vaccination rates and early detection of HPV-related cancers among HIV-positive women and MSM. Exploring ASOs as community-based settings for promoting effective cancer prevention tools may foster opportunities to reduce the disproportionate burden of genital warts and HPV-related cancers among HIV-positive women and MSM.
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- Lisa T Wigfall
- Division of Health Education, Department of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States.,Department of Health and Kinesiology, Transdisciplinary Center for Health Equity Research, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, United States
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- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, United States
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- Division of Health Education, Department of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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- School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States.,Center for Population Health and Aging, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, United States
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Lechuga J, Vera-Cala L, Martinez-Donate A. HPV Vaccine Awareness, Barriers, Intentions, and Uptake in Latina Women. J Immigr Minor Health 2017; 18:173-8. [PMID: 25432149 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-014-0139-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Latina women are at heightened risk of cervical cancer incidence and mortality. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the principal cause of the majority of cervical cancer cases. A vaccine that protects against HPV was licensed in 2006. Eight years post-licensure, mixed research findings exist regarding the factors that predict vaccine uptake in Latinas. We conducted a population-based phone survey with a random sample of 296 Latinas living in a Midwestern U.S. City. Intention to vaccinate was significantly associated with health care provider recommendations, worry about side effects, knowing other parents have vaccinated, perceived severity of HPV, and worry that daughter may become sexually active following vaccination. Worry that daughter may become sexually active was the only factor related to vaccine uptake. Findings suggest that training providers to discuss the low risk of severe side effects, consequences of persistent HPV, and sexuality related concerns with Latino women may encourage vaccination.
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- Julia Lechuga
- Psychology Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W. University Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79912, USA.
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- Department of Public Health, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 610 Walnut St., 605 WARF, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 610 Walnut St., 605 WARF, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
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Morales-Campos DY, Vanderpool RC. Examining differences in HPV awareness and knowledge and HPV vaccine awareness and acceptability between U.S. Hispanic and island Puerto Rican women. JOURNAL OF HEALTH DISPARITIES RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2017; 10:1-18. [PMID: 29333340 PMCID: PMC5764168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND In 2015, only 42% of Puerto Rican (PR) girls aged 13-17 and 44% of U.S. Hispanic girls aged 13-17 were vaccinated with all three Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine doses; These percentages were far lower than the Healthy People 2020 goal of 80% of girls aged 13-15 the Healthy People 2020 goal of 80%. The purpose of this study was to examine potential differences in HPV awareness and knowledge and HPV vaccine awareness and acceptability between a population-based sample of U.S. Hispanic and island Puerto Rican women. METHODS We restricted our analyses to female respondents from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 2007 (n=375; U.S. Hispanic) and HINTS Puerto Rico 2009 (n=417; PR). Using the Wald chi-square test, we assessed if there were significant differences in HPV awareness and knowledge and HPV vaccine awareness and acceptability between U.S. Hispanic and island PR women. We then utilized logistic or multinomial regression to control for covariates on significant outcomes. RESULTS Both groups of Hispanic women were highly knowledgeable that HPV causes cancer (89.2% in both samples) and that HPV is a sexually transmitted infection (78.1% [U.S. Hispanics] and 84.7% [PR]). Less than 10% of both groups recognized that HPV can clear on its own without treatment. Island PR women had significantly higher HPV vaccine awareness (66.9% vs. 61.0%; Wald X2 F(1, 97) = 16.03, p < .001) and were more accepting of the HPV vaccine for a real or hypothetical daughter, compared to U.S. Hispanic women (74.8% vs. 56.1%; Wald X2 F(2, 96) = 7.18, p < .001). However, after controlling for sociodemographic variables and survey group, there was no longer a difference between the two groups of women and HPV vaccine awareness (AOR = .53; 95% CI = .23, 1.24). Moreover, after controlled analysis, island PR women were significantly less likely to have their hypothetical daughter get the HPV vaccine, compared to U.S. Hispanic women (AOR = 0.26; 95% CI = .08, .81). CONCLUSIONS Future research focused on factors contributing to differences and similarities in HPV knowledge and awareness and HPV vaccine awareness and acceptability between these two groups of Hispanic women is warranted. Findings may assist in developing health education programs and media to promote HPV vaccination among both groups.
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Morales-Campos DY, Parra-Medina D. Predictors of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Initiation and Completion Among Latino Mothers of 11- to 17-Year-Old Daughters Living Along the Texas-Mexico Border. FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH 2017; 40:139-149. [PMID: 28207677 PMCID: PMC5402888 DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Few Texas Latino girls initiate and complete the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series, but few studies have examined predictors of initiation and completion in this group. Mothers are crucial to vaccine uptake. Using self-reported data from mothers of unvaccinated girls (n = 317), we examined the association between predictors (HPV and HPV vaccine knowledge, vaccine self-efficacy) and outcomes (initiation and completion). Despite an increase in HPV and HPV vaccine knowledge from baseline to follow-up (n = 195), we found no association between the predictors and the outcomes. Findings showed that health insurance status and study group participation (Entre Madre e Hija program or brochure only) were associated with initiation and completion.
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Targeted Ovarian Cancer Education for Hispanic Women: A Pilot Program in Arizona. J Community Health 2015; 41:619-25. [DOI: 10.1007/s10900-015-0137-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Blake KD, Ottenbacher AJ, Finney Rutten LJ, Grady MA, Kobrin SC, Jacobson RM, Hesse BW. Predictors of human papillomavirus awareness and knowledge in 2013: gaps and opportunities for targeted communication strategies. Am J Prev Med 2015; 48:402-10. [PMID: 25700651 PMCID: PMC4380806 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2014.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2014] [Revised: 10/23/2014] [Accepted: 10/31/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nearly 80 million people in the U.S. are currently infected with at least one of two strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), which is associated with 70% of cervical cancers. Greater cervical cancer mortality has been observed among women of lower SES and those living in rural, versus urban, areas. African American and Hispanic women are significantly more likely to die from cervical cancer than non-Hispanic white women. PURPOSE To assess current population awareness of and knowledge about HPV and the HPV vaccine, as well as the contribution of sociodemographic characteristics to disparities in HPV awareness and knowledge. METHODS Cross-sectional data were obtained from the National Cancer Institute's 2013 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS; N=3,185). Multivariable logistic regression was employed to identify gaps in awareness and knowledge by sex, education, income, race/ethnicity, geographic area, and other important sociodemographic characteristics. Analyses were conducted in 2014. RESULTS Sixty-eight percent of Americans had heard of HPV and the HPV vaccine. Consistent with the Knowledge Gap Hypothesis, awareness and knowledge were patterned by sex, age, education, and other important sociodemographic factors. Those in rural areas were less likely than those in urban areas to know that HPV causes cervical cancer. Less than 5% of Americans were aware that HPV often clears on its own without treatment. CONCLUSIONS Although awareness and knowledge of HPV is increasing, there are opportunities to target communication with populations for whom knowledge gaps currently exist, in order to promote dialogue about the vaccine among patients and their providers.
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- Kelly D Blake
- Branches of Health Communication and Informatics Research, Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland.
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- Science of Research and Technology, Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Division of Epidemiology, Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Branches of Health Communication and Informatics Research, Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Process of Care Research, Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Division of Epidemiology, Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Branches of Health Communication and Informatics Research, Behavioral Research Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
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Davlin SL, Berenson AB, Rahman M. Correlates of HPV knowledge among low-income minority mothers with a child 9-17 years of age. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2015; 28:19-23. [PMID: 25444051 PMCID: PMC4282947 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2014.01.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2013] [Revised: 01/28/2014] [Accepted: 01/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To assess the level of HPV knowledge among low income, minority mothers with a child between the ages of 9-17 y. DESIGN Women who sought care at a university-based clinic and had at least 1 child aged 9 to 17 years were approached. A total of 638 mothers were recruited. Only those who had heard of HPV were included in the correlation analyses (n = 468). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES HPV knowledge was assessed utilizing a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 20 questions. RESULTS There were differences between those who had heard of HPV and those who had not. More of those who had not heard of HPV were Hispanic (63%), low-income (89%), and did not graduate high school (59%). Of those who had heard of HPV, the majority did not answer 50% of questions correctly. Few knew the vaccine could prevent genital warts (19.7%). Factors independently associated with HPV knowledge included age, personal history of HPV, cervical dysplasia or cervical cancer, acquiring knowledge from ≥ 2 sources, having known someone with HPV or cervical cancer, having seen a brochure on the vaccine, and having seen an advertisement for the vaccine. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge regarding HPV is low among low-income women with children in the target age range for HPV vaccination. Increased awareness should focus on genital warts and other cancers, since this population has virtually no knowledge of other health outcomes related to HPV infection. Educational programs tailored to this population need to be developed to increase vaccination.
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- S L Davlin
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, United States
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Frank LB, Murphy ST, Chatterjee JS, Moran MB, Baezconde-Garbanati L. Telling stories, saving lives: creating narrative health messages. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2015; 30:154-63. [PMID: 25470440 PMCID: PMC5608451 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2014.974126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Increasingly, health communication practitioners are exploring the use of narrative storytelling to convey health information. For this study, a narrative film was produced to provide information about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer prevention. The storyline centered on Lupita, a young woman recently diagnosed with HPV who informs her family about HPV and the availability of the HPV vaccine for her younger sister. The objective was to examine the roles of identification with characters and narrative involvement (made up of three dimensions: involvement, perceived relevance, and immersion) on perceived response efficacy, perceived severity, and perceived susceptibility to HPV and behavior (discussing the HPV vaccine with a health care provider). A random sample of 450 European American, Mexican American, and African American women between the ages of 25 and 45 years, living in the Los Angeles area, was surveyed by phone before, 2 weeks after, and 6 months after viewing the film. The more relevant women found the narrative to their own lives at 2 weeks, the higher they perceived the severity of the virus and the perceived response efficacy of the vaccine to be. Also at 2 weeks, identifying with characters was positively associated with perceived susceptibility to HPV but negatively associated with perceived severity. At 6 months, identification with specific characters was significantly associated with perceived threat and behavior. These findings suggest that different aspects of narrative health messages should be manipulated depending on the specific beliefs and behaviors being targeted. Implications for narrative message design are discussed.
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- Lauren B Frank
- a Department of Communication , Portland State University
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Manika D, Ball JG, Stout PA. Factors associated with the persuasiveness of direct-to-consumer advertising on HPV vaccination among young women. JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2014; 19:1232-1247. [PMID: 24708436 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2013.872727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This quantitative study explored young women's response to direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising (DTCA) for a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. In particular, the study examined (a) the association of factors stemming from consumer research with actual and intended behavioral responses to DTCA for HPV and (b) key elements drawn from commonly used health-related theories to determine the strongest associations with behavioral intentions regarding the HPV vaccine. Survey findings showed that vaccinated women indicated that DTCA played a role in their decision to get vaccinated against HPV more so than those who were not vaccinated. Trust in DTCA for an HPV vaccine brand was significantly related to intentions to seek more information about the vaccine. Also, perceived barriers had the only significant association with behavioral intentions when taking into account perceived threat and response efficacy. These results provide practical implications for key industry decision makers and health communication professionals on the design of effective theory-based health communication message content for an HPV vaccine brand with consequent social implications.
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- Danae Manika
- a School of Business and Management , Queen Mary University of London , London , United Kingdom
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Reiter PL, Gupta K, Brewer NT, Gilkey MB, Katz ML, Paskett ED, Smith JS. Provider-verified HPV vaccine coverage among a national sample of Hispanic adolescent females. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2014; 23:742-54. [PMID: 24633142 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-13-0979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Hispanic females have the highest cervical cancer incidence rate of any racial or ethnic group in the United States, yet relatively little research has examined human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among this fast-growing population. We examined HPV vaccination among a national sample of Hispanic adolescent females. METHODS We analyzed provider-verified vaccination data from the 2010-2011 National Immunization Survey-Teen for Hispanic females ages 13 to 17 years (n = 2,786). We used weighted logistic regression to identify correlates of HPV vaccine initiation (receipt of one or more doses), completion (receipt of three doses), and follow-through (receipt of three doses among those who initiated the series). RESULTS HPV vaccine initiation was 60.9%, completion was 36.0%, and follow-through was 59.1%. Initiation and completion were more common among older daughters and those whose parents had received a provider recommendation to vaccinate (all P < 0.05). Completion was less common among daughters who had moved from their birth state (P < 0.05). All vaccination outcomes were less common among daughters without health insurance (all P < 0.05). Vaccination did not differ by parents' preferred language (all P > 0.05), although intent to vaccinate was higher among Spanish-speaking parents (P < 0.01). Spanish-speaking parents were more likely to indicate lack of provider recommendation (20.2% vs. 5.3%) and cost (10.9% vs. 1.8%) as main reasons for not intending to vaccinate (both P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Many Hispanic females have not received HPV vaccine. Several factors, including provider recommendation and health insurance, are key correlates of vaccination. IMPACT HPV vaccination programs targeting Hispanics are needed and should consider how potential barriers to vaccination may differ by preferred language.
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- Paul L Reiter
- Authors' Affiliations: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, College of Medicine; Comprehensive Cancer Center; College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health; and Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Giorgi Rossi P, Baldacchini F, Ronco G. The Possible Effects on Socio-Economic Inequalities of Introducing HPV Testing as Primary Test in Cervical Cancer Screening Programs. Front Oncol 2014; 4:20. [PMID: 24575388 PMCID: PMC3919018 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2014.00020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2013] [Accepted: 01/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Screening with HPV is more effective than Pap test in preventing cervical cancer. HPV as primary test will imply longer intervals and a triage test for HPV positive women. It will also permit the development of self-sampling devices. These innovations may affect population coverage, participation, and compliance to protocols, and likely in a different way for less educated, poorer, and disadvantaged women. Aim: To describe the impact on inequalities, actual or presumed, of the introduction of HPV-based screening. Methods: The putative HPV-based screening algorithm has been analyzed to identify critical points for inequalities. A systematic review of the literature has been conducted searching PubMed on HPV screening coverage, participation, and compliance. Results were summarized in a narrative synthesis. Results: Knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer was lower in women with low socio-economic status and in disadvantaged groups. A correct communication can reduce differences. Longer intervals will make it easier to achieve high-population coverage, but higher cost of the test in private providers could reduce the use of opportunistic screening by disadvantaged women. There are some evidences that inviting for HPV test instead of Pap increases participation, but there are no data on social differences. Self-sampling devices are effective in increasing participation and coverage. Some studies showed that the acceptability of self-sampling is higher in more educated women, but there is also an effect on hard-to-reach women. Communication of HPV positivity may increase anxiety and impact on sexual behaviors, the effect is stronger in low educated and disadvantaged women. Finally, many studies found indirect evidence that unvaccinated women are or will be more probably under-screened. Conclusion: The introduction of HPV test may increase population coverage, but non-compliance to protocols and interaction with opportunistic screening can increase the existing inequalities.
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- Paolo Giorgi Rossi
- Servizio Interaziendale di Epidemiologia, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale di Reggio Emilia , Reggio Emilia , Italy
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- Servizio Interaziendale di Epidemiologia, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale di Reggio Emilia , Reggio Emilia , Italy
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- Unit of Cancer Epidemiology II, Center for Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention (CPO) , Turin , Italy
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Blackman E, Thurman N, Halliday D, Butler R, Francis D, Joseph M, Thompson J, Akers A, Andraos-Selim C, Bondzi C, Taioli E, Hagan KL, Jones EA, Jones J, Moss CM, Smith AC, Ashing KT, Ragin CC. Multicenter study of human papillomavirus and the human papillomavirus vaccine: knowledge and attitudes among people of African descent. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol 2013; 2013:428582. [PMID: 23956612 PMCID: PMC3730153 DOI: 10.1155/2013/428582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2012] [Revised: 06/21/2013] [Accepted: 06/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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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.
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- Elizabeth Blackman
- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA
- African Caribbean Cancer Consortium, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- African Caribbean Cancer Consortium, USA
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas
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- African Caribbean Cancer Consortium, USA
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas
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- Department of Family Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas
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- Division of Gynecologic Specialties, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- African Caribbean Cancer Consortium, USA
- Department of Biological Sciences, Hampton University, Hampton, VA, USA
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- African Caribbean Cancer Consortium, USA
- North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, 350 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Hampton University, Hampton, VA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Hampton University, Hampton, VA, USA
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- Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Science, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Hampton University, Hampton, VA, USA
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Hampton University, Hampton, VA, USA
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- African Caribbean Cancer Consortium, USA
- Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education, Department of Population Science, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA
- African Caribbean Cancer Consortium, USA
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Molokwu J, Fernandez NP, Martin C. HPV Awareness and Vaccine Acceptability in Hispanic Women Living Along the US-Mexico Border. J Immigr Minor Health 2013; 16:540-5. [DOI: 10.1007/s10903-013-9855-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Piñeros M, Hernández-Suárez G, Orjuela L, Vargas JC, Pérez G. HPV knowledge and impact of genital warts on self esteem and sexual life in Colombian patients. BMC Public Health 2013; 13:272. [PMID: 23530591 PMCID: PMC3617072 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2012] [Accepted: 03/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Information on HPV knowledge in patients with genital warts is scarse as is the information on factors related to the impact on self-esteem and sex life among them. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of genital warts (GW) attending a major private out-patient clinic in Bogotá, Colombia. Patients underwent biopsy for pathological diagnosis, HPV-DNA testing and completed a questionnaire assessing HPV knowledge, and the consequences of GW on self-esteem and sexual life. Differences in proportions were assessed with a chi2 test. Results 106 men and 155 women had pathologic confirmation of GW. 51% of subjects had heard of HPV before consultation coming mainly from the media (82%). Less than half of the participants knew that HPV could be transmitted through non-penetrant sexual intercourse and only two thirds acknowledged HPV vaccine as a preventive measure against HPV infection. Impact on self-esteem was higher among women than men (90.3% vs 60.4%, [p < 0.01]). In men, factors related to a higher impact on sexual life were HPV awareness and age; in women they were higher education and anatomic location; external GW had a higher impact on sexual life in women (83% vs. 66%; [p = 0.05]). Conclusions We found a low awareness of HPV and low knowledge on the vaccine as a preventive measure for associated diseases even in patients suffering from genital warts, highlighting the need for communication and education on HPV. Greater impact on self-esteem in women might reflect higher health consciousness among Latin American women.
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- Marion Piñeros
- Fundación para la Investigación y el Desarrollo, Bogotá, DC, Colombia.
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Stevens CE, Caughy MO, Lee SC, Bishop WP, Tiro JA. Does language moderate the influence of information scanning and seeking on HPV knowledge and vaccine awareness and initiation among Hispanics? Ethn Dis 2013; 23:95-102. [PMID: 23495629 PMCID: PMC4950868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine whether language moderates associations between three communication variables: media use, information scanning (attending to and remembering information) and seeking (actively looking for information), and three HPV outcomes: knowledge, vaccine awareness and vaccine initiation among Hispanics. PARTICIPANTS Hispanic mothers of females aged 8-22 years (N=288) were surveyed. METHODS Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions investigated associations between communication variables and HPV outcomes. To examine moderation by language, we compared main effects and interaction models using the likelihood ratio test. RESULTS For English- and Spanish-speakers, Internet use was associated with more HPV knowledge and vaccine awareness, but not initiation. Scanning and seeking were associated with more knowledge, vaccine awareness, and initiation. Language moderated effects of scanning and seeking only on vaccine awareness. Spanish speakers who scanned for information were more likely to be aware of the vaccine than those who did not (80% vs 26%); Spanish speakers who sought information were also more likely to be aware (95% vs 55%). For English speakers, vaccine awareness did not differ between those who scanned and sought and those who did not. CONCLUSIONS Effects of information scanning and seeking on HPV vaccine awareness were much greater for Spanish than for English speakers. Providers, therefore, should not assume that Spanish-speaking mothers are already aware of the vaccine. Our findings call attention to heterogeneity within Hispanics which could be particularly important when examining health communication and cancer prevention behaviors.
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- Clare E Stevens
- Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390-8557, USA
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Chando S, Tiro JA, Harris TR, Kobrin S, Breen N. Effects of socioeconomic status and health care access on low levels of human papillomavirus vaccination among Spanish-speaking Hispanics in California. Am J Public Health 2012; 103:270-2. [PMID: 23237173 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2012.300920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Little is known about the effect of language preference, socioeconomic status, and health care access on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. We examined these factors in Hispanic parents of daughters aged 11 to 17 years in California (n = 1090). Spanish-speaking parents were less likely to have their daughters vaccinated than were English speakers (odds ratio [OR] = 0.55; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.31, 0.98). Adding income and access to multivariate analyses made language nonsignificant (OR = 0.68; 95% CI = 0.35, 1.29). This confirms that health care use is associated with language via income and access. Low-income Hispanics, who lack access, need information about free HPV vaccination programs.
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- Shingisai Chando
- The University of Texas School of Public Health, Dallas Regional Campus, Dallas, TX, USA
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Hispanics/Latinos are the largest and fastest growing major demographic group in the United States, accounting for 16.3% (50.5 million/310 million) of the US population in 2010. In this article, the American Cancer Society updates a previous report on cancer statistics for Hispanics using incidence data from the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries and mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics. In 2012, an estimated 112,800 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed and 33,200 cancer deaths will occur among Hispanics. In 2009, the most recent year for which actual data are available, cancer surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death among Hispanics. Among US Hispanics during the past 10 years of available data (2000-2009), cancer incidence rates declined by 1.7% per year among men and 0.3% per year among women, while cancer death rates declined by 2.3% per year in men and 1.4% per year in women. Hispanics have lower incidence and death rates than non-Hispanic whites for all cancers combined and for the 4 most common cancers (breast, prostate, lung and bronchus, and colorectum). However, Hispanics have higher incidence and mortality rates for cancers of the stomach, liver, uterine cervix, and gallbladder, reflecting greater exposure to cancer-causing infectious agents, lower rates of screening for cervical cancer, differences in lifestyle and dietary patterns, and possibly genetic factors. Strategies for reducing cancer risk among Hispanics include increasing utilization of screening and available vaccines, as well as implementing effective interventions to reduce obesity, alcohol consumption, and tobacco use.
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- Rebecca Siegel
- Surveillance Information, Surveillance Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA.
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Comparison of Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Human Papillomavirus, HPV Vaccine, Pap Tests, and Cervical Cancer Between US and Peruvian Women. J Low Genit Tract Dis 2012; 16:121-6. [DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0b013e31823a05a3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Finney Rutten LJ, Davis T, Beckjord EB, Blake K, Moser RP, Hesse BW. Picking up the pace: changes in method and frame for the health information national trends survey (2011-2014). JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2012; 17:979-89. [PMID: 23020763 PMCID: PMC4151263 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2012.700998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Health communication and health information technology influence the ways in which health care professionals and the public seek, use, and comprehend health information. The Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) program was developed to assess the effect of health communication and health information technology on health-related attitudes, knowledge, and behavior. HINTS has fielded 3 national data collections with the fourth (HINTS 4) currently underway. Throughout this time, the Journal of Health Communication has been a dedicated partner in disseminating research based on HINTS data. Thus, the authors thought it the perfect venue to provide an historical overview of the HINTS program and to introduce the most recent HINTS data collection effort. This commentary describes the rationale for and structure of HINTS 4, summarizes the methodological approach applied in Cycle 1 of HINTS 4, describes the timeline for the HINTS 4 data collection, and identifies priorities for research using HINTS 4 data.
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- Lila J Finney Rutten
- Clinical Monitoring Research Program, SAIC-Frederick, Inc, NCI-Frederick, Frederick, Maryland 21702, USA.
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