Choi KB, Mo HS, Kim JS. Factors associated with the intention to recommend human papillomavirus vaccination among Korean school health teachers.
J SPEC PEDIATR NURS 2013;
18:297-310. [PMID:
24094125 DOI:
10.1111/jspn.12041]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2012] [Revised: 05/14/2013] [Accepted: 05/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE
The purposes were to examine Korean school health teachers' knowledge and attitudes toward human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccination, identify factors associated with their intention to recommend the HPV vaccine, and characterize school health teachers' communication with students or parents regarding the HPV vaccine.
DESIGN AND METHODS
The online survey involved 119 school health teachers in Korea.
RESULTS
Factors associated with an intention to recommend the HPV vaccine were perceived benefits, desiring more education regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine, and age of school health teachers.
PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS
Findings suggest a need for more education to promote a greater understanding of HPV and HPV vaccination among Korean school health teachers.
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