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Öznur Muz FN, Metintaş S, Önsüz MF, Çam C, Kılınç A, Aydoğan Gedik S. Assessment of Teachers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Vaccines. GÜNCEL PEDIATRI 2022. [DOI: 10.4274/jcp.2022.24654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Parker SJ, DeLaroche AM, Hill AB, Arora R, Gleason-Comstock J. Influenza vaccination coverage among an urban pediatric asthma population: Implications for population health. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0269415. [PMID: 36269718 PMCID: PMC9586375 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. Children with asthma are at high risk for complications from influenza; however annual influenza vaccination rates for this population are suboptimal. The overall aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of a high-risk population of children with asthma presenting to an urban pediatric emergency department according to influenza vaccination status. METHODS The study was a retrospective chart review of 4355 patients aged 2 to 18 years evaluated in a Michigan pediatric emergency department (PED) between November 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018 with an ICD-10-CM code for asthma (J45.x). Eligible patient PED records were matched with influenza vaccination records for the 2017-2018 influenza season from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry. Geospatial analysis was employed to examine the distribution of influenza vaccination status. RESULTS 1049 patients (30.9%) with asthma seen in the PED had received an influenza vaccine. Influenza vaccination coverage varied by Census Tract, ranging from 10% to >99%. Most vaccines were administered in a primary care setting (84.3%) and were covered by public insurance (76.8%). The influenza vaccination rate was lowest for children aged 5-11 years (30.0%) and vaccination status was associated with race (p<0.001) and insurance type (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Identification of neighborhood Census Tract and demographic groups with suboptimal influenza vaccination could guide development of targeted public health interventions to improve vaccination rates in high-risk patients. Given the morbidity and mortality associated with pediatric asthma, a data-driven approach may improve outcomes and reduce healthcare-associated costs for this pediatric population.
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- Sarah J. Parker
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Urban Studies and Planning, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States of America
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI, United States of America
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, United States of America
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Kharaba Z, Ahmed R, Khalil AM, Al-Ahmed RM, Said ASA, Elnour AA, Cherri S, Jirjees F, Afifi H, Ashmawy NS, Mahboub B, Alfoteih Y. Parents' Perception, Acceptance, and Hesitancy to Vaccinate Their Children against COVID-19: Results from a National Study in the UAE. Vaccines (Basel) 2022; 10:vaccines10091434. [PMID: 36146512 PMCID: PMC9501200 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10091434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Introduction: COVID-19 is considered the greatest health disaster affecting humans during the 21st century, which urged the need to develop an effective vaccine to acquire enough immunity against the virus. The main challenge faced during the development of such vaccines was the insufficiency of time, which raised the question about the vaccine safety and efficacy, especially among children. Parents’ and caregivers’ thoughts and acceptance of administering the vaccine to their children are still debatable topics and are yet to be explored in the UAE. Aims: The study aims to exploit parent acceptance, perception, and hesitancy toward the COVID-19 vaccine administration for their children and the link with their choice of distance learning instead of face-to-face education in the UAE. Methodology: This study utilized a cross-sectional descriptive design. A sample of 1049 parents across all emirates were conveniently approached and surveyed using Google forms from June to September 2021. The participants responded to a semi-structured questionnaire pertaining to socio-demographic, educational, and other questions related to COVID-19 and its link with their beliefs in whether the vaccination of their children will help with resuming face-to-face learning. Results: Approximately 74% of the parents confirmed that their children who are 16 years old and above have received the vaccine, and 71% were willing to give the vaccine to their children aged above 5 years. Parents with children receiving online education and those with children where the online modality of learning negatively affected their academic achievement are more prone to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to their children above five years old. The results show a significant association between vaccination of children and the parental desire for resuming physical attendance in schools (p value < 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that the highest acceptance rate was from parents with children of low academic achievement due to online learning modality during the pandemic. Conclusion: In the UAE, parents of young children have shown a positive attitude towards COVID-19 vaccination in belief that vaccines will reduce the risk of infection and assist in resuming normal lifestyles, such as going back physically to schools. The results reflect the public awareness and the hypervigilance regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in the UAE.
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- Zelal Kharaba
- Program of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi Campus, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 112612, United Arab Emirates
- AAU Health and Biomedical Center, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 112612, United Arab Emirates
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH, UK
- Correspondence:
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- Program of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi Campus, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 112612, United Arab Emirates
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- Program of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi Campus, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 112612, United Arab Emirates
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- Program of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi Campus, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 112612, United Arab Emirates
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Al Ain P.O. Box 64141, United Arab Emirates
- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni Suef University, Beni Suef P.O. Box 64141, Egypt
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- Program of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi Campus, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 112612, United Arab Emirates
- AAU Health and Biomedical Center, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 112612, United Arab Emirates
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- School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Mouseitbah, Beirut P.O. Box 146404, Lebanon
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacy, City University College of Ajman, Ajman P.O. Box 18484, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain-Shams University, Cairo P.O. Box 11566, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo P.O. Box 11566, Egypt
- Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai, Dubai P.O. Box 341055, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Rashid Hospital, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai P.O. Box 4545, United Arab Emirates
- Sharjah Institute for Medical Research, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Dental Surgery, City University College of Ajman, Ajman P.O. Box 18484, United Arab Emirates
- Department of General Education, City University College of Ajman, Ajman P.O. Box 18484, United Arab Emirates
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Application of theoretical frameworks on human papillomavirus vaccine interventions in the United States: systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancer Causes Control 2021; 33:15-24. [PMID: 34705121 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-021-01509-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Theoretical frameworks are useful tools to explain the dynamics of behavioral change, develop, and implement intervention studies. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the application of theoretical frameworks and models to HPV vaccination intervention studies in the United States (US) from January 2006 to December 2019. METHODS A comprehensive search across databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, ERIC, CINAHL, Academic Search Complete, Scopus, Web of Science, and PsycINFO, was conducted. Articles were included in the systematic analysis if at least one theory was used to develop the intervention phase. All intervention studies targeting populations in the US without restrictions of age, income, sex, and ethnicity were included. Articles were included in the meta-analysis if vaccine uptake and/or vaccine completion was addressed. RESULTS The Health Belief Model, Motivational Interviewing, Theory of Planned Behavior, and Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills were the most used theories. Based on theory integrity, theory rationale, and theory operationalization, most of the studies (60%) were rated high for the application of the theoretical frameworks. Our results suggest a preference for theoretical frameworks targeting individual change rather than community change and the existence of gender disparities in the application of theoretical frameworks. The association between theory and increase of likelihood in vaccine uptake and completion was not supported. CONCLUSION This review spotlights common issues in the application of theoretical frameworks in HPV vaccine interventions in the US. Our results suggest we are still in a developmental phase on several aspects of theory application to HPV vaccination.
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Al-Mistarehi AH, Kheirallah KA, Yassin A, Alomari S, Aledrisi MK, Bani Ata EM, Hammad NH, Khanfar AN, Ibnian AM, Khassawneh BY. Determinants of the willingness of the general population to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in a developing country. Clin Exp Vaccine Res 2021; 10:171-182. [PMID: 34222130 PMCID: PMC8217585 DOI: 10.7774/cevr.2021.10.2.171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Vaccination is a cost-efficient intervention to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aims to assess the population's willingness to take the COVID-19 vaccine in Jordan and investigate potential determinants of their acceptance. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study used an online survey distributed in November 2020, before introducing the vaccine, with items investigating socio-demographic characteristics, seasonal flu vaccination history, COVID-19 vaccine acceptance once available, and factors affecting their decision-making. Also, "COVID-19 risk perception" and beliefs toward COVID-19 vaccine benefits and barriers were assessed. RESULTS A total of 2,208 participants completed the survey with a participation rate of 13.1%. The mean±standard deviation age was 33.2±13.5, and 55.7% were females. Study participants were almost equally distributed between willingness, unwillingness, and indecision to take the COVID-19 vaccine (30.4%, 36.4%, and 31.5%, respectively). Younger adults, males, and those who were not married, do not have children, have a bachelor or higher education, employees or being students, healthcare workers, and those who reported receiving flu vaccine had higher rates of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance compared to their counterparts (p<0.001 for each category). COVID-19 risk perception, and perceived vaccine benefits, and barriers were significant predictors of intention. Among those undecided or unwilling to take the COVID-19 vaccine, its safety and side effects were the most common concerns. CONCLUSION The low rate of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in a developing country is alarming, and a significant proportion are indecisive. Interventions to elevate vaccine acceptance by addressing its safety and efficacy and targeting vulnerable groups are recommended.
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- Abdel-Hameed Al-Mistarehi
- Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Saud Medical City (KSMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Machida M, Nakamura I, Kojima T, Saito R, Nakaya T, Hanibuchi T, Takamiya T, Odagiri Y, Fukushima N, Kikuchi H, Amagasa S, Watanabe H, Inoue S. Acceptance of a COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Vaccines (Basel) 2021; 9:210. [PMID: 33802285 PMCID: PMC8002097 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9030210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 142] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Vaccination could be a key protective measure against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and it is important to understand the acceptability of the COVID-19 vaccine among the general public. However, there is no study on the acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine in Japan. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy situation in Japan and assess the factors associated with such issues. This was a cross-sectional study based on an internet survey completed by 2956 people. Participants were asked to indicate how likely they were to get vaccinated for COVID-19. In addition, the participants responded to questions regarding sociodemographic factors, attitudes, and beliefs regarding COVID-19 infection and vaccination. The proportion of participants with a high likelihood of getting a COVID-19 vaccine was 62.1%. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that vaccine acceptance was lower among several sociodemographic groups, such as women, adults aged 20-49 years, and those with a low-income level. Several psychological factors, especially the perceived effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine, and willingness to protect others by getting oneself vaccinated, were associated with vaccine acceptance. Our results indicate that the perceived effectiveness of the vaccine and willingness to protect others may play an important role in the acceptance of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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- Masaki Machida
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan; (M.M.); (T.T.); (Y.O.); (N.F.); (H.K.); (S.A.)
- Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (I.N.); (H.W.)
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- Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (I.N.); (H.W.)
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- Department of International Medical Communications, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan;
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- Division of International Health (Public Health), Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata 951-8510, Japan;
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- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Miyagi 980-0845, Japan; (T.N.); (T.H.)
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- Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, Miyagi 980-0845, Japan; (T.N.); (T.H.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan; (M.M.); (T.T.); (Y.O.); (N.F.); (H.K.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan; (M.M.); (T.T.); (Y.O.); (N.F.); (H.K.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan; (M.M.); (T.T.); (Y.O.); (N.F.); (H.K.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan; (M.M.); (T.T.); (Y.O.); (N.F.); (H.K.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan; (M.M.); (T.T.); (Y.O.); (N.F.); (H.K.); (S.A.)
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- Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan; (I.N.); (H.W.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo 160-8402, Japan; (M.M.); (T.T.); (Y.O.); (N.F.); (H.K.); (S.A.)
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Flood T, Wilson IM, Prue G, McLaughlin M, Hughes CM. Impact of school-based educational interventions in middle adolescent populations (15-17yrs) on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination uptake and perceptions/knowledge of HPV and its associated cancers: A systematic review. Prev Med 2020; 139:106168. [PMID: 32603795 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) divides adolescence into early (12-14 years), middle (15-17 years), and late (18-21 years) stages. School-based HPV educational interventions are largely directed at parents of early adolescents at the time of vaccination. As the average age of first sexual intercourse in high income countries is 15-17 years old, a second educational intervention for middle adolescents could have a strong impact on HPV prevention, providing an opportunity for self-consenting to HPV vaccination in many countries. This paper appraises literature exploring the impact of school-based educational interventions in 15-17 year olds, on HPV vaccination uptake and/or perceptions/knowledge of HPV and its associated cancers. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-experimental designs (QEDs) (2007-2019) were included if they delivered a school-based educational intervention for 15-17 year olds, and the outcome measures included HPV vaccination uptake, knowledge of HPV and associated cancers or perception/attitude regarding self-protection against HPV. Fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were assessed for quality using the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies. All studies demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in at least one major outcome measure post-intervention, despite the wide range in design of interventions, though only three studies actually measured changes to HPV vaccination uptake. Stakeholder engagement was absent in most intervention designs and many were not grounded in evidenced theory. Content was largely focused on female cervical cancer, rarely discussing oropharyngeal cancer, the most pre-dominant HPV-associated cancer in men. An optimal mixed gender intervention remains to be established for middle adolescents.
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- Terri Flood
- School of Health Sciences, Ulster University, Jordanstown, United Kingdom.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom.
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, Jordanstown, United Kingdom.
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Reiter PL, Pennell ML, Katz ML. Acceptability of a COVID-19 vaccine among adults in the United States: How many people would get vaccinated? Vaccine 2020; 38:6500-6507. [PMID: 32863069 PMCID: PMC7440153 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.08.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 682] [Impact Index Per Article: 170.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic in March 2020. Several prophylactic vaccines against COVID-19 are currently in development, yet little is known about people's acceptability of a COVID-19 vaccine. METHODS We conducted an online survey of adults ages 18 and older in the United States (n = 2,006) in May 2020. Multivariable relative risk regression identified correlates of participants' willingness to get a COVID-19 vaccine (i.e., vaccine acceptability). RESULTS Overall, 69% of participants were willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Participants were more likely to be willing to get vaccinated if they thought their healthcare provider would recommend vaccination (RR = 1.73, 95% CI: 1.49-2.02) or if they were moderate (RR = 1.09, 95% CI: 1.02-1.16) or liberal (RR = 1.14, 95% CI: 1.07-1.22) in their political leaning. Participants were also more likely to be willing to get vaccinated if they reported higher levels of perceived likelihood getting a COVID-19 infection in the future (RR = 1.05, 95% CI: 1.01-1.09), perceived severity of COVID-19 infection (RR = 1.08, 95% CI: 1.04-1.11), or perceived effectiveness of a COVID-19 vaccine (RR = 1.46, 95% CI: 1.40-1.52). Participants were less likely to be willing to get vaccinated if they were non-Latinx black (RR = 0.81, 95% CI: 0.74-0.90) or reported a higher level of perceived potential vaccine harms (RR = 0.95, 95% CI: 0.92-0.98). CONCLUSIONS Many adults are willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, though acceptability should be monitored as vaccine development continues. Our findings can help guide future efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine acceptability (and uptake if a vaccine becomes available).
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- Paul L Reiter
- College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States; Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States.
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- College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States; Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States; Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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Bruel S, Cochard J, Espinouse S, Frappé P. Revue de la littérature sur les interventions en milieu scolaire concernant la vaccination anti-HPV. SANTE PUBLIQUE 2020; Vol. 32:29-41. [PMID: 32706224 DOI: 10.3917/spub.201.0029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Human papillomavirus infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection and is associated with cervical cancer and several other cancers. Although the human papillomavirus vaccine is highly effective and has an excellent safety record, vaccination coverage rates vary around the world and are very low in France.Purpose of research: A literature review on the last five years in the MEDLINE and Public Health Databases was conducted in November 2017. Sixteen studies on school-based interventions for human papillomavirus vaccination in girls aged 11 to 19 years were selected and analyzed. RESULTS Half of the studies concerned underage girls in middle and high schools or their parents and the other half major students. Education through written information, presentation or discussion increased knowledge about human papillomavirus infection and vaccine prevention, even in the medium term. The interventions that had the greatest impact were those that used personalization of the message, combining information or sources and implementing pre-intervention questionnaires. Knowledge was not always correlated with effective vaccination. CONCLUSIONS Educational interventions increase knowledge about human papillomavirus and vaccination intention but not vaccination. Further studies seem necessary to understand the gap between the level of knowledge and its impact on immunization coverage.
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Cole J, Berman S, Gardner J, McGuire K, Chen AMH. Implementation of a motivational interviewing-based decision tool to improve childhood vaccination rates: Pilot study protocol. Res Social Adm Pharm 2020; 17:619-624. [PMID: 32360123 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.04.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parental concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of vaccines have been on the rise over the past decade, resulting in a decline in comprehensive vaccine coverage in children. Healthcare practitioners face many challenges when recommending childhood vaccinations, with many parents refusing vaccination due to these and other concerns. Effective communication strategies and tools can equip providers to communicate with vaccine hesitant parents, but validated tools are currently lacking. OBJECTIVES This study aims to develop a validated parental communication tool utilizing motivational interviewing to increase vaccination adherence in children ages 6 years and younger. METHODS The MOTIVE (Motivational Interviewing Tool to Improve Vaccination Adherence) tool will first be developed based on the most recent literature regarding vaccine hesitancy and related health beliefs. Following tool development, the tool will be reviewed via an external review process to ensure practicality of the tool for use in clinical practice. In implementing the MOTIVE tool, providers and clinic staff will be trained regarding vaccine hesitancy and motivational interviewing. The tool will then be implemented in routine well-child appointments. The primary outcome of this study is the percentage of children 0-6 years of age completing all recommended doses of the core vaccine series after implementation of the MOTIVE tool as compared to prior vaccination years. Secondary outcomes will also include parental attitudes towards vaccines and provider knowledge regarding motivational interviewing components and vaccine hesitancy. PROJECT IMPACT Following completion of this study, the MOTIVE tool will be made available for other providers for use in their own clinical practice. The availability of effective communication tools will allow healthcare providers to engage in productive conversations regarding vaccination, aiming to increase vaccine uptake.
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- Justin Cole
- Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, 251 N. Main St, Cedarville, OH, 45314, USA.
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- Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, 251 N. Main St, Cedarville, OH, 45314, USA.
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- Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, 251 N. Main St, Cedarville, OH, 45314, USA.
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- Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, 251 N. Main St, Cedarville, OH, 45314, USA.
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- Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, 251 N. Main St, Cedarville, OH, 45314, USA.
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BACKGROUND Adolescent vaccination has received increased attention since the Global Vaccine Action Plan's call to extend the benefits of immunisation more equitably beyond childhood. In recent years, many programmes have been launched to increase the uptake of different vaccines in adolescent populations; however, vaccination coverage among adolescents remains suboptimal. Therefore, understanding and evaluating the various interventions that can be used to improve adolescent vaccination is crucial. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of interventions to improve vaccine uptake among adolescents. SEARCH METHODS In October 2018, we searched the following databases: CENTRAL, MEDLINE Ovid, Embase Ovid, and eight other databases. In addition, we searched two clinical trials platforms, electronic databases of grey literature, and reference lists of relevant articles. For related systematic reviews, we searched four databases. Furthermore, in May 2019, we performed a citation search of five other websites. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised trials, non-randomised trials, controlled before-after studies, and interrupted time series studies of adolescents (girls or boys aged 10 to 19 years) eligible for World Health Organization-recommended vaccines and their parents or healthcare providers. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened records, reviewed full-text articles to identify potentially eligible studies, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias, resolving discrepancies by consensus. For each included study, we calculated risk ratios (RR) or mean differences (MD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) where appropriate. We pooled study results using random-effects meta-analyses and assessed the certainty of the evidence using GRADE. MAIN RESULTS We included 16 studies (eight individually randomised trials, four cluster randomised trials, three non-randomised trials, and one controlled before-after study). Twelve studies were conducted in the USA, while there was one study each from: Australia, Sweden, Tanzania, and the UK. Ten studies had unclear or high risk of bias. We categorised interventions as recipient-oriented, provider-oriented, or health systems-oriented. The interventions targeted adolescent boys or girls or both (seven studies), parents (four studies), and providers (two studies). Five studies had mixed participants that included adolescents and parents, adolescents and healthcare providers, and parents and healthcare providers. The outcomes included uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) (11 studies); hepatitis B (three studies); and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular-pertussis (Tdap), meningococcal, HPV, and influenza (three studies) vaccines among adolescents. Health education improves HPV vaccine uptake compared to usual practice (RR 1.43, 95% CI 1.16 to 1.76; I² = 0%; 3 studies, 1054 participants; high-certainty evidence). In addition, one large study provided evidence that a complex multi-component health education intervention probably results in little to no difference in hepatitis B vaccine uptake compared to simplified information leaflets on the vaccine (RR 0.98, 95% CI 0.97 to 0.99; 17,411 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). Financial incentives may improve HPV vaccine uptake compared to usual practice (RR 1.45, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.99; 1 study, 500 participants; low-certainty evidence). However, we are uncertain whether combining health education and financial incentives has an effect on hepatitis B vaccine uptake, compared to usual practice (RR 1.38, 95% CI 0.96 to 2.00; 1 study, 104 participants; very low certainty evidence). Mandatory vaccination probably leads to a large increase in hepatitis B vaccine uptake compared to usual practice (RR 3.92, 95% CI 3.65 to 4.20; 1 study, 6462 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). Provider prompts probably make little or no difference compared to usual practice, on completion of Tdap (OR 1.28, 95% CI 0.59 to 2.80; 2 studies, 3296 participants), meningococcal (OR 1.09, 95% CI 0.67 to 1.79; 2 studies, 3219 participants), HPV (OR 0.99, 95% CI 0.55 to 1.81; 2 studies, 859 participants), and influenza (OR 0.91, 95% CI 0.61 to 1.34; 2 studies, 1439 participants) vaccination schedules (moderate-certainty evidence). Provider education with performance feedback may increase the proportion of adolescents who are offered and accept HPV vaccination by clinicians, compared to usual practice. Compared to adolescents visiting non-participating clinicians (in the usual practice group), the adolescents visiting clinicians in the intervention group were more likely to receive the first dose of HPV during preventive visits (5.7 percentage points increase) and during acute visits (0.7 percentage points for the first and 5.6 percentage points for the second doses of HPV) (227 clinicians and more than 200,000 children; low-certainty evidence). A class-based school vaccination strategy probably leads to slightly higher HPV vaccine uptake than an age-based school vaccination strategy (RR 1.09, 95% CI 1.06 to 1.13; 1 study, 5537 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). A multi-component provider intervention (including an education session, repeated contacts, individualised feedback, and incentives) probably improves uptake of HPV vaccine compared to usual practice (moderate-certainty evidence). A multi-component intervention targeting providers and parents involving social marketing and health education may improve HPV vaccine uptake compared to usual practice (RR 1.41, 95% CI 1.25 to 1.59; 1 study, 25,869 participants; low-certainty evidence). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Various strategies have been evaluated to improve adolescent vaccination including health education, financial incentives, mandatory vaccination, and class-based school vaccine delivery. However, most of the evidence is of low to moderate certainty. This implies that while this research provides some indication of the likely effect of these interventions, the likelihood that the effects will be substantially different is high. Therefore, additional research is needed to further enhance adolescent immunisation strategies, especially in low- and middle-income countries where there are limited adolescent vaccination programmes. In addition, it is critical to understand the factors that influence hesitancy, acceptance, and demand for adolescent vaccination in different settings. This is the topic of an ongoing Cochrane qualitative evidence synthesis, which may help to explain why and how some interventions were more effective than others in increasing adolescent HPV vaccination coverage.
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- Leila H Abdullahi
- University of Cape TownVaccines for Africa Initiative, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineAnzio RoadCape TownSouth Africa7925
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- University of Cape TownVaccines for Africa Initiative, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineAnzio RoadCape TownSouth Africa7925
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- Stellenbosch UniversityCentre for Evidence‐based Health Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health SciencesPO Box 241Cape TownSouth Africa8000
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- University of Cape TownVaccines for Africa Initiative, Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular MedicineAnzio RoadCape TownSouth Africa7925
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- Stellenbosch UniversityCentre for Evidence‐based Health Care, Faculty of Medicine and Health SciencesPO Box 241Cape TownSouth Africa8000
- South African Medical Research CouncilCochrane South AfricaFrancie van Zijl Drive, Parow ValleyCape TownWestern CapeSouth Africa7505
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Siu JYM, Lee A, Chan PKS. Schoolteachers' experiences of implementing school-based vaccination programs against human papillomavirus in a Chinese community: a qualitative study. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:1514. [PMID: 31718611 PMCID: PMC6852998 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7878-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background Cervical cancer was the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide in 2012 and was the eighth most common cancer in 2014 and the eighth greatest cause of female cancer deaths in Hong Kong in 2015. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has been clinically documented to have a high efficacy in reducing HPV-related cervical intraepithelial neoplasia incidence. Therefore, receiving vaccination is a crucial public health measure to reduce disease burden. Significant others, such as schools and schoolteachers, have prominent influence in shaping adolescents’ health perceptions and behavior. Therefore, the perspective of schools and schoolteachers regarding vaccination can significantly influence students’ acceptance and accessibility of the vaccine. However, few studies have analyzed the perceptions of schoolteachers toward HPV vaccination, and even fewer have concerned how schoolteachers’ perceptions influence their schools’ motivation in implementing school-based HPV vaccination programs. This study was thus conducted to fill this literature gap. Methods With a Chinese community as the field site of this study, a qualitative approach of five focus group interviews was conducted with 35 schoolteachers from five primary and eight secondary schools in Hong Kong between July 2014 and January 2015. Thematic content analysis was used for data analysis. Results Perceptual, institutional, student and parental, and collaborator barriers interacted to discourage the sampled schoolteachers from organizing school-based HPV vaccination programs. Lack of knowledge regarding HPV vaccination, perception of HPV vaccination as inappropriate given the students’ age, violation of traditional cultural values, lack of perceived needs and perceived risk, opposition from schools, low priority of HPV vaccination over other health education topics, lack of government support, lack of interest from parents and students, and lack of confidence in implementing organizations, all were the mentioned barriers. Conclusions The sampled schoolteachers were demotivated to organize school-based HPV vaccination programs because of their perceptions and various social and cultural factors. As significant influencers of adolescent students, schoolteachers and schools should receive more support and information on organizing school-based HPV vaccination programs in the future.
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- Judy Yuen-Man Siu
- GH339, Department of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong.
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- Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
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Underwood NL, Gargano LM, Sales J, Vogt TM, Seib K, Hughes JM. Evaluation of Educational Interventions to Enhance Adolescent Specific Vaccination Coverage. THE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH 2019; 89:603-611. [PMID: 31161606 DOI: 10.1111/josh.12786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND In this study, we assessed impact of two educational interventions designed to increase coverage of three vaccines recommended during adolescence among Georgia middle and high school students (tetanus diphtheria pertussis [Tdap], meningococcal [MenACWY], and human papillomavirus [HPV] vaccines). METHODS We randomized 11 middle and high schools in one school district into one of three arms: (1) control; (2) educational intervention for parents only (P only); and (3) multicomponent educational intervention for parents and adolescents (P + A), which consisted of educational brochures for parents about vaccines recommended during adolescence and a vaccine-focused curriculum delivered to adolescents by science teachers. We obtained vaccination coverage data during intervention years from the state immunization registry. RESULTS Odds of receiving at least one vaccine during the study were higher among adolescents in P + A arm compared to control (Odds Ratio [OR]: 1.4; 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.1-2.0). Adolescents in P + A arm had greater odds of receiving at least one vaccine compared with those in P only arm (OR: 1.4; 95% CI: 1.1-1.7). CONCLUSIONS A multicomponent educational intervention for adolescents and parents increased adolescent vaccination uptake. Results suggest similar interventions can increase awareness and demand for vaccines among parents and adolescents.
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- Natasha L Underwood
- National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Hwy., NE, MS F-64 (mailing), Atlanta, GA 30341
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, 1462 Clifton Road Room 446, Atlanta, GA 30329
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- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, 1518 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Diseases, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS A19, Atlanta, GA 30329
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- IANPHI, Global Health Institute, Emory University, 1599 Clifton Road Room 6.403, Atlanta, GA 30322
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- Emory University School of Medicine, 1462 Clifton Road Room 446, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Esposito S, Bianchini S, Tagliabue C, Umbrello G, Madini B, Di Pietro G, Principi N. Impact of a website based educational program for increasing vaccination coverage among adolescents. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2018; 14:961-968. [PMID: 28853975 PMCID: PMC5893194 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2017.1359453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Data regarding the use of technology to improve adolescent knowledge on vaccines are scarce. The main aim of this study was to evaluate whether different web-based educational programmes for adolescents might increase their vaccination coverage. Overall, 917 unvaccinated adolescents (389 males, 42.4%; mean age ± standard deviation, 14.0 ± 2.2 years) were randomized 1:1:1 into the following groups: no intervention (n = 334), website educational program only (n = 281), or website plus face to face lesson (n = 302) groups. The use of the website plus the lesson significantly increased the overall knowledge of various aspects of vaccine-preventable disease and reduced the fear of vaccines (p < 0.001). A significant increase in vaccination coverage was observed for tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis and conjugated meningococcal ACYW vaccines in the 2 groups using the website (p < 0.001), and better results were observed in the group that had also received the lesson; in this last group, significant results were observed in the increase in vaccination coverage for meningococcal B vaccine (p < 0.001). Overall, the majority of the participants liked the experience of the website, although they considered it important to further discuss vaccines with parents, experts and teachers. This study is the first to evaluate website based education of adolescents while considering all of the vaccines recommended for this age group. Our results demonstrate the possibility of increasing vaccination coverage by using a website based educational program with tailored information. However, to be most effective, this program should be supplemented with face-to-face discussions of vaccines at school and at home. Thus, specific education should also include teachers and parents so that they will be prepared to discuss with adolescents what is true and false in the vaccination field.
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- Susanna Esposito
- a Pediatric Clinic, Università degli Studi di Perugia , Perugia , Italy
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- b Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation , Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Università degli Studi di Milano, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milan , Italy
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- b Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation , Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Università degli Studi di Milano, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milan , Italy
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- b Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation , Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Università degli Studi di Milano, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milan , Italy
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- b Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation , Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Università degli Studi di Milano, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milan , Italy
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- b Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation , Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Università degli Studi di Milano, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milan , Italy
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- b Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation , Pediatric Highly Intensive Care Unit, Università degli Studi di Milano, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico , Milan , Italy
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Kamada M, Inui H, Kagawa T, Mineda A, Tamura T, Fujioka T, Motoki T, Hirai H, Ishii E, Irahara M. What information can change the attitude of teachers toward the human papillomavirus vaccine? J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2018; 44:778-787. [PMID: 29442400 DOI: 10.1111/jog.13584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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AIM We conducted a self-administered survey on the perception of teachers toward human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to determine the ways to increase their willingness to encourage its use. METHODS Answers were obtained both prior to and after having the teachers read five brief information articles: (i) cervical cancer knowledge, (ii) vaccine knowledge, (iii) result of a survey in Nagoya, (iv) news report of the World Health Organization statement and (v) articles written by Dr Muranaka, a journalist. RESULTS Most of the respondents (180/247) did not know about the natural history of cervical cancer. Only 36% knew that HPV is the cause of cervical cancer, although 63% knew that HPV vaccine would prevent cervical cancer. Few respondents had knowledge regarding adverse events following immunization and the survey results from Nagoya. Among those who were initially negative for the HPV vaccine, only 43% revealed that they fully understood its safety and only 29% reversed their opinion to recommend vaccination to their daughters and/or students, even after reading our informational material. The most useful information for changing their attitudes was to increase their understanding of vaccines and informing them about Nagoya city survey results. They mostly wanted a proof of the preventive effects of the vaccine on cervical cancer in Japan. CONCLUSION Gynecologists and pediatricians must proactively communicate accurate scientific information to the government and the media to spread awareness among people in Japan. Also, we must try to demonstrate the capabilities of this vaccine to prevent cervical cancer and/or its precancerous lesions.
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- Masaharu Kamada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shikoku-chuo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shikoku-chuo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shikoku-chuo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shikoku-chuo, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shikoku-chuo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shikoku Central Hospital of the Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers, Shikoku-chuo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shikoku Central Hospital of the Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers, Shikoku-chuo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Shikoku Central Hospital of the Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers, Shikoku-chuo, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Toon, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Tokushima, Japan
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Underwood NL, Gargano LM, Jacobs S, Seib K, Morfaw C, Murray D, Hughes JM, Sales JM. Influence of Sources of Information and Parental Attitudes on Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake among Adolescents. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2016; 29:617-622. [PMID: 27216710 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2016.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2015] [Revised: 04/26/2016] [Accepted: 05/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to: 1) describe parental sources of information about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for adolescents, 2) understand how parental sources of information about HPV vaccine are associated with adolescent HPV vaccine uptake, and 3) understand if the relationship between a greater number of HPV-related information sources and HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents is mediated by parental attitudes. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, AND INTERVENTIONS We conducted a 3-arm randomized controlled trial in middle and high schools in eastern Georgia from 2011 to 2013. As part of the trial, we surveyed parents during the final year to understand their sources of information about HPV vaccine for their adolescent. Data were collected from 360 parents via phone and online surveys. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Parents responded to a survey that asked them to identify demographic information, parental HPV attitudes, sources of information about HPV vaccination, and HPV vaccine uptake. RESULTS Most of the sample was African American (74%; n = 267) and 53% of parents (n = 192) reported that their adolescent received at least 1 HPV vaccine dose. The top sources of information about HPV vaccine reported by parents were a doctor or medical professional (80%; n = 287) and television (64%; n = 232). A mediation analysis showed sources of information about HPV vaccine are associated with parental attitudes, and parental attitudes about HPV vaccine are associated with vaccine uptake among adolescents. CONCLUSION These findings highlight the importance of HPV sources of information on parental attitudes.
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- Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia
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- East Central Health District, Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Georgia Regents University, School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Emory University, School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia; Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia
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Gargano LM, Underwood NL, Sales JM, Seib K, Morfaw C, Murray D, DiClemente RJ, Hughes JM. Influence of sources of information about influenza vaccine on parental attitudes and adolescent vaccine receipt. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2016; 11:1641-7. [PMID: 25996686 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2015.1038445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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In 2011-2012, only 34% of 13-17 years olds in the United States (US) received seasonal influenza vaccine. Little is known about the link between parents' sources of health information, their vaccine-related attitudes, and vaccination of their adolescent against influenza. This study seeks to determine the relationship between number of sources of information on influenza vaccine, parental attitudes toward influenza vaccine, and influenza vaccine uptake in adolescents. We conducted a telephone and web-based survey among US parents of students enrolled in 6 middle and 5 high schools in Georgia. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were conducted to examine associations between the number of information sources about influenza vaccine and vaccine receipt and whether parent vaccine-related attitudes act as a mediator. The most commonly reported sources of information were: a physician/medical professional (95.0%), a family member or friend (80.6%), and television (77.2%). Parents who had higher attitude scores toward influenza vaccine were 5 times as likely to report their adolescent had ever received influenza vaccine compared to parents who had lower attitude scores (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 5.1; 95% confidence intervals (CI) 3.1-8.4; P < 0.01). Parent vaccine-related attitudes were a significant mediator of the relationship between sources of information and vaccine receipt. In light of the low response rate and participation in an adolescent vaccination intervention, findings may not be generalizable to other populations. This study shows the importance of multiple sources of information in influencing parental decision-making about influenza vaccine for adolescents. Harnessing the power of mass media and family members and friends as health advocates for influenza vaccination can potentially help increase vaccination coverage of adolescents.
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- Lisa M Gargano
- a Division of Infectious Disease; School of Medicine; Emory University ; Atlanta , GA , USA
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Underwood NL, Weiss P, Gargano LM, Seib K, Rask KJ, Morfaw C, Murray D, DiClemente RJ, Hughes JM, Sales JM. Human papillomavirus vaccination among adolescents in Georgia. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2016; 11:1703-8. [PMID: 25912372 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2015.1035848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage for adolescent females and males remains low in the United States. We conducted a 3-arm randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted in middle and high schools in eastern Georgia from 2011-2013 to determine the effect of 2 educational interventions used to increase adolescent vaccination coverage for the 4 recommended adolescent vaccines: Tdap, MCV4, HPV and influenza. As part of this RCT, this article focuses on: 1) describing initiation and completion of HPV vaccine series among a diverse population of male and female adolescents; 2) assessing parental attitudes toward HPV vaccine; and 3) examining correlates of HPV vaccine series initiation and completion. Parental attitude score was the strongest predictor of HPV vaccine initiation among adolescents (adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 2.08; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.80, 2.39). Other correlates that significantly predicted HPV series initiation were gender, study year, and intervention arm. Parental attitudes remained a significant predictor of receipt of 3 doses of HPV vaccine along with gender, race, school type and insurance type. This study demonstrates that positive parental attitudes are important predictors of HPV vaccination and critical to increasing coverage rates. Our findings suggest that more research is needed to understand how parental attitudes are developed and evolve over time.
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Gargano LM, Weiss P, Underwood NL, Seib K, Sales JM, Vogt TM, Rask K, Morfaw C, Murray DL, DiClemente RJ, Hughes JM. School-Located Vaccination Clinics for Adolescents: Correlates of Acceptance Among Parents. J Community Health 2016; 40:660-9. [PMID: 25528325 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-014-9982-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Four vaccines are recommended by The Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices for adolescents: tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap), meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV), and annual seasonal influenza vaccine. However, coverage among adolescents is suboptimal. School-located vaccination clinics (SLVCs) offer vaccines to students at school, increasing access. This study seeks to determine the relationship between attitudes of parents of middle- and high-school students and acceptance of SLVCs for all four adolescent recommended vaccines. We conducted a telephone and web-based survey among parents of students enrolled in six middle and five high schools in Georgia. Analyses were conducted to examine associations between parental attitudes and willingness to allow their child to be vaccinated at school. Tdap and influenza vaccine had the highest rates of parental SLVC acceptance while HPV vaccine had the lowest. Parents who accepted SLVCs had higher perceived severity of influenza, meningococcal, and HPV illnesses compared to parents who did not accept SLVC. Intention to vaccinate was associated with SLVC acceptance for Tdap [Adjusted OR (AOR) 7.38; 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.44-22.31], MCV4 (AOR 2.97; 95% CI 1.67-5.28), and HPV vaccines (AOR 7.61; 95% CI 3.43-16.89). Social norms were associated with acceptance of SLVCs for influenza vaccine (AOR 1.44; 95% CI 1.12-1.84). These findings suggest parents of adolescents are generally supportive of SLVCs for recommended adolescent vaccines. Perceived severity of illness and intention to get their adolescent vaccinated were the most consistent correlates of parental SLVC acceptance for all vaccines. Future SLVC planning should focus on perceptions of disease severity and benefits of vaccination.
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- Lisa M Gargano
- Emory University, 1462 Clifton Road Room 446, Atlanta, GA, 30329, USA,
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Salazar KR, Seib KG, Underwood NL, Gargano LM, Sales JM, Morfaw C, Murray D, Diclemente RJ, Hughes JM. Recommendations for Structure and Content for a School-Based Adolescent Immunization Curriculum. Health Promot Pract 2016; 17:512-20. [PMID: 27009129 DOI: 10.1177/1524839915627458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Despite high utilization of childhood vaccinations, adolescent immunization coverage rates lag behind recommended coverage levels. The four vaccines recommended for adolescents ages 11 to 18 years are tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine; human papillomavirus vaccine; meningococcal conjugate vaccine; and an annual influenza vaccine. The Healthy People 2020 goal is 80% coverage for each recommended immunization, but coverage rates in Georgia among adolescents fall below those goals for all but the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccine. We developed a multicomponent intervention that included a school-based, teacher-delivered educational curriculum to increase adolescent vaccination coverage rates in Richmond County, Georgia. We facilitated focus group discussions with middle- and high school science teachers who delivered the immunization curriculum in two consecutive school years. The objective of the focus group was to understand teachers' perspectives about the curriculum impact and to synthesize recommendations for optimal dissemination of the curriculum content, structure, and packaging. Teachers provided recommendations for curriculum fit within existing classes, timing of delivery, and dosage of delivery and recommended creating a flexible tool kit, such as a downloadable online package. Teachers also recommended increasing emphasis on disease transmission and symptoms to keep students engaged. These findings can be applied to the development of an online, cost-effective tool kit geared toward teaching adolescents about the immune system and adolescent vaccinations.
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- Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York City, NY, USA
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Beavis AL, Levinson KL. Preventing Cervical Cancer in the United States: Barriers and Resolutions for HPV Vaccination. Front Oncol 2016; 6:19. [PMID: 26870696 PMCID: PMC4733925 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2016.00019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 01/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates for preadolescent and adolescent girls in the United States are far behind those of other developed nations. These rates differ substantially by region and state, socioeconomic status, and insurance status. In parents and young women, a lack of awareness and a misperception of the risk of this vaccine drive low vaccination rates. In physicians, lack of comfort with discussion of sexuality and the perception that the vaccine should be delayed to a later age contribute to low vaccination rates. Patient- and physician-targeted educational campaigns, systems-based interventions, and school-based vaccine clinics offer a variety of ways to address the barriers to HPV vaccination. A diverse and culturally appropriate approach to promoting vaccine uptake has the potential to significantly improve vaccination rates in order to reach the Healthy People 2020 goal of over 80% vaccination in adolescent girls. This article reviews the disparities in HPV vaccination rates in girls in the United States, the influences of patients’, physicians’, and parents’ attitudes on vaccine uptake, and the proposed interventions that may help the United States reach its goal for vaccine coverage.
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- Anna Louise Beavis
- The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital , Baltimore, MD , USA
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- The Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Johns Hopkins Hospital , Baltimore, MD , USA
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Seib K, Underwood NL, Gargano LM, Sales JM, Morfaw C, Weiss P, Murray D, Vogt TM, DiClemente RJ, Hughes JM. Preexisting Chronic Health Conditions and Health Insurance Status Associated With Vaccine Receipt Among Adolescents. J Adolesc Health 2016; 58:148-53. [PMID: 26683985 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2015] [Revised: 10/15/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE Four vaccines are routinely recommended for adolescents: tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap); human papillomavirus (HPV); meningococcal-conjugate (MCV4); and a yearly seasonal influenza vaccine. Vaccination promotion and outreach approaches may need to be tailored to certain populations, such as those with chronic health conditions or without health insurance. METHODS In a controlled trial among middle and high school students in Georgia, 11 schools were randomized to one of three arms: no intervention, parent education brochure, or parent education brochure plus a student curriculum on the four recommended vaccines. Parents in all arms were surveyed regarding their adolescent's vaccine receipt, chronic health conditions, and health insurance status. RESULTS Of the 686 parents, most (91%) reported their adolescent had received at least one of the four vaccines: Tdap (82%), MCV4 (59%), current influenza vaccine (53%) and HPV (48%). Twenty-three percent of parents reported that their adolescent had asthma. Most parents reported that their adolescent's insurance was Medicaid (60%) or private insurance (34%), and 6% reported no insurance. More adolescents with a chronic health condition received any adolescent vaccine than adolescents without a chronic health condition (p < .0001). Among those with no insurance, fewer had received any adolescent vaccine than those with Medicaid or private insurance (p < .0001). CONCLUSIONS The federal Vaccines for Children program offers recommended vaccines free to eligible children (including those without health insurance). Our findings suggest that parents may not be aware of this program or eligibility for it, thus revealing a need for education or other fixes.
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- Katherine Seib
- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- East Central Health District, Georgia Department of Public Health, Augusta, Georgia
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, Georgia
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- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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Dempsey AF, Zimet GD. Interventions to Improve Adolescent Vaccination: What May Work and What Still Needs to Be Tested. Am J Prev Med 2015; 49:S445-54. [PMID: 26272849 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2015.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2015] [Revised: 04/02/2015] [Accepted: 04/02/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Since the development of the "adolescent platform" of vaccination in 1997, hundreds of studies have been conducted, identifying barriers to and facilitators of adolescent vaccination. More recent research has focused on developing and evaluating interventions to increase uptake of adolescent vaccines. This review describes a selection of recent intervention studies for increasing adolescent vaccination, divided into three categories: those with promising results that may warrant more widespread implementation, those with mixed results requiring more research, and those with proven effectiveness in other domains that have not yet been tested with regard to adolescent vaccination.
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- Amanda F Dempsey
- Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Dissemination Science program, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado.
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- Section of Adolescent Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates are significantly lower than recommended targets. Public awareness campaigns can raise awareness of the severity and prevalence of HPV infection and the cancer prevention benefits of the vaccine. We conducted an environmental scan of HPV vaccine public awareness campaigns during the summer of 2014. We used online search strategies and expert input to identify candidate campaigns. Multiple study investigators reviewed all data abstraction and analysis. After applying our inclusion criteria, we identified 14 campaigns with parents or teenagers as the target audience. We characterized campaign messages according to constructs of the Health Belief Model. Most messages focused on the cancer prevention benefits of HPV vaccine; few addressed psychological or practical barriers to getting or completing the vaccine. Four of 14 campaigns had pre- or postcampaign data readily available, only 2 used vaccine outcomes in their evaluations. We concluded there was a high prevalence of HPV vaccine public awareness campaigns but little available evidence on their impact on intermediate or vaccine outcomes.
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- Paula R Blasi
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
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