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Anyaka CU, Alero BJ, Olukoya B, Envuladu EA, Musa J, Sagay AS. Parental Knowledge of HPV Infection, Cervical Cancer and the Acceptance of HPV Vaccination for their Children in Jos, Nigeria. JOURNAL OF THE WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS 2024; 14:146-153. [PMID: 38562384 PMCID: PMC10980327 DOI: 10.4103/jwas.jwas_309_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Background Despite the high prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and cervical cancer in Nigeria, the utilization of the HPV vaccine as a highly effective preventive measure remains low. The aim of this study was to find out if parental knowledge of HPV infection and cervical cancer influenced the acceptance of HPV vaccines for their 9-14-year-old children. Materials and Methods This was a cross-sectional survey of 509 parents comprising 262 fathers and 247 mothers in 8 randomly selected communities in Jos, Plateau State Nigeria. A pretested semi-structured investigator-administered questionnaire, without identifiers, was used to collect information on parental knowledge of HPV, cervical cancer, HPV vaccine and its acceptance for their 9-14-year-old children. The data were analysed using SPSS version 23.0. Bivariate analysis was done using chi-square statistical test. Point estimates with corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) were estimated with a value of P ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results Five hundred and nine parents were interviewed. The mean age of the respondents was 43.7 ± 9.43 years. Most of the participants (86.1%) had formal education from primary to tertiary level. Only 1.60%, 11.60% and 1.62% of respondents had knowledge of HPV, cervical cancer and HPV vaccines respectively, whereas 67.8% of parents were willing to pay for the cancer-preventing HPV vaccines out-of-pocket. There was no statistically significant associations between parental level of education (P = 0.056), parental knowledge of cancer of cervix (P = 0.483), religion of parents (P = 0.324) and the acceptance of HPV vaccination for their children. There was a statistically significant association between parental willingness to pay for HPV vaccines if not offered free (P = 0.001) with acceptance of vaccination. Vaccine acceptability was associated with positive attitude towards the vaccine (odds ratio [OR] = 4.178; 95% CI, 1.714-10.180; P = 0.002), whereas parental knowledge of HPV, cervical cancer and HPV vaccine did not show significant association with acceptability of HPV vaccination for their children. Conclusion Despite poor parental knowledge of HPV infection and cervical cancer, there was high acceptability of HPV vaccination for their children. HPV vaccination was acceptable to parents regardless of educational level or religion. Parents in Jos communities seems to have much faith in preventive vaccines as advertised by the health authorities. Accordingly, efforts should be geared towards ensuring availability, affordability and the provision of basic information regarding HPV vaccination in Northern Nigeria.
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- Charles U Anyaka
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Jos, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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- Infectious Disease Unit (APIN), Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Health, University of Jos, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Jos, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Jos, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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Bufalini CM, Kraschnewski JL, Riley TD, Wile K, Spanos K, Wong A, Myrick JG, Schaefer EW, Calo WA. Stories to Prevent Cancer: A Pilot Study Using Cancer Survivor Narratives to Increase Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Intentions. Cancer Control 2024; 31:10732748241237328. [PMID: 38454302 PMCID: PMC10924551 DOI: 10.1177/10732748241237328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates are lower than other recommended adolescent vaccines. Cancer survivor narratives are used to promote cancer prevention and control, but little is known about their impact on adolescent HPV vaccination. OBJECTIVE This pilot study explored the feasibility and effects of a video education intervention using a cancer survivor narrative to improve parents' attitudes toward and intentions to get the HPV vaccine. METHODS This study utilized a one-group design; participants completed a pre-intervention survey, watched the video before attending their sons' wellness visits, and completed a post-intervention survey within one week of their appointment. Using the narrative persuasion framework, we developed a 4-minute video of a local HPV-related cancer survivor to promote the HPV vaccine as cancer prevention. We recruited 37 participants between June and October 2020. Participants were parents of males ages 9-17 who had not yet initiated HPV vaccination. RESULTS After the video, more parents agreed that HPV vaccination is safe (pre: 66% vs. post: 82%; P = .045) and that their child's chances of getting HPV-related cancer in the future are high (pre: 24% vs. post: 46%; P = .014). Overall, 91% of parents felt the cancer survivor story helped them understand the risks of HPV cancers, and 52% said the story influenced their decision to start HPV vaccination for their child. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that cancer survivor narratives influence parents' vaccine opinions and understanding of their child's risk of HPV infection, leading to increased parental intent to get the HPV vaccine for their adolescent males.
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- Chelsea M. Bufalini
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Bellisario College of Communications, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
- Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, PA, USA
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Durkin LK, Flynn EM, Johnson ML, Davies WH, Greenley RN. Vaccine Attitudes Mediate Relationships Between Caregiver Political Ideology and Likelihood of Child Vaccination for COVID-19. Matern Child Health J 2023; 27:984-990. [PMID: 36995648 PMCID: PMC10060922 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03642-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 vaccine has become available to children ages 5-12, yet vaccine uptake is suboptimal. Political ideology is a correlate of COVID-related beliefs and vaccine likelihood among US adults. However, since political ideology is not easily modifiable, attention to modifiable mechanisms that may explain links between political ideology and vaccine hesitancy is important in addressing this public health crisis. Caregiver attitudes around vaccine safety and efficacy have been related to vaccine uptake in other populations and warrant additional study in the context of COVID-19. The current study examined whether caregiver's attitudes regarding the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine mediated the relationship between caregiver political ideology and likelihood of having their child vaccinated. METHODS 144 US caregivers of children (6-12 years) completed an online survey in summer 2021 to assess political ideology, vaccine-related beliefs, and likelihood of having their child vaccinated against COVID-19. RESULTS Caregivers with more liberal political views reported higher likelihood of eventual child vaccination compared to caregivers who reported a more conservative views (t(81) = 6.08, BCa CI [2.97, 5.67]). Moreover, parallel mediation models indicated caregiver?s perceptions of risks (BCa CI [-.98, -.10]) and efficacy (BCa CI [-3.16, -2.15]) of the vaccine each mediated the aforementioned relationship, with perceived efficacy explaining significantly more variance than risks. CONCLUSIONS Findings extend knowledge by identifying social cognitive factors that impact caregiver vaccine hesitancy. Interventions to address caregiver's hesitancy to have their child vaccinated through modifying caregiver's inaccurate beliefs regarding vaccines or enhancing perceptions of vaccine efficacy is warranted.
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- Lindsay K Durkin
- Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 3333 Green bay Rd North, Chicago, IL, 60064, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2441 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2441 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2441 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, USA
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- Department of Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, 3333 Green bay Rd North, Chicago, IL, 60064, USA
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Guo Q, Zhou W, Wen X, Lu J, Lu X, Lu Y. Discrepancy of human papillomavirus vaccine uptake and intent between girls 9-14 and their mothers in a pilot region of Shanghai, China. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2022; 18:2132801. [PMID: 36306482 PMCID: PMC9746362 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2022.2132801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake remains low in China, especially among girls. Recently, China has initiated a pilot program on HPV immunization for girls aged 9-14 years. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey in Minhang district of Shanghai, a pilot region for the program, to investigate HPV vaccination status among mothers and their daughters 9-14. A total of 1031 parents and 1122 daughters 9-14 were included. Of them, 18.6% of mothers and 4.5% of daughters had been vaccinated with HPV vaccines or made an appointment; additionally, 62.7% and 78.4% intended to receive vaccination but did not make an appointment. Notably, 6.2% of parents did not intend to receive vaccination for themselves (or their wives) but intended to vaccinate their daughters. Moreover, we calculated parental knowledge and awareness scores toward HPV infection and vaccination. Both scores were significantly higher among the parents who had received HPV vaccination than those who intended to across mothers' vaccination status (P < .001 for knowledge and P = .019 for awareness), whereas similar between the two groups across daughters' vaccination status (P = .694 and P = .737). Parents believed mothers had a significantly higher susceptibility to HPV infection and lower health consequences, compared to daughters 9-12 (P = .002 and P < .001) or those 13-14 (both P < .001). In conclusion, HPV vaccine uptake remains a discrepancy between mothers and their daughters 9-14. However, their intents to receive HPV vaccination were both high. Parental knowledge and awareness may improve vaccination intent for daughters 9-14 in China. It warrants a certain health education toward susceptibility to HPV infection and health consequences.
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- Qi Guo
- Department of Adolescent and School Health, Minhang District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Adolescent and School Health, Minhang District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunization Planning, Minhang District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China,CONTACT Yihan Lu Department of Epidemiology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Fosun Tower, 131 Dong An Road, Shanghai200032, China
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Boyce TG, Christianson B, Hanson KE, Dunn D, Polter E, VanWormer JJ, Williams CL, Belongia EA, McLean HQ. Factors associated with human papillomavirus and meningococcal vaccination among adolescents living in rural and urban areas. Vaccine X 2022; 11:100180. [PMID: 35755142 PMCID: PMC9218554 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvacx.2022.100180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Background Studies have shown that adolescent vaccination rates with human papillomavirus (HPV) and quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccines are lower in rural areas of the U.S. than in urban areas. We sought to determine factors associated with vaccine acceptance in these two settings. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 536 parents or guardians of teens age 13 through 15 years in select rural and urban counties of Minnesota and Wisconsin. We collected information on demographic variables, receipt of adolescent vaccines, and attitudes toward HPV vaccine in particular. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess associations between covariates and outcomes of interest (HPV vaccine receipt and MenACWY receipt). Results Of the 536 respondents, 267 (50%) resided in a rural county. Most respondents were female (78%) and non-Hispanic White (88%). About half (52%) of teens of the surveyed parents received the three vaccines recommended specifically for adolescents: 90% received tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap), 84% received MenACWY, and 60% received one or more doses of HPV vaccine. Rural and urban parents surveyed differed on several covariates relating to teen's health services, parent's demographics, and household characteristics. Parent's perception of the importance that their healthcare providers placed on vaccination with HPV and MenACWY were independently associated with receipt of each of those vaccines (odds ratio [OR] 6.37, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.90-13.96 and OR 2.15, 95% CI 1.07-4.31, respectively). Parents of vaccinated teens were less likely to report concerns about potential harm from the HPV vaccine or having heard stories about health problems caused by the HPV vaccine. Conclusion Teen receipt of HPV vaccine and MenACWY appears to be influenced by parents' perception of vaccine importance, provider recommendations, and concerns regarding potential harm from the HPV vaccine. Continued education of providers and parents of the importance of adolescent vaccinations is warranted.
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Key Words
- Adolescent
- CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CHIAS, Carolina HPV Immunization Attitudes and Beliefs Scale
- HPV, human papillomavirus
- Human papillomavirus
- IIS, immunization information system
- IRB, Institutional Review Board
- MCRI, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute
- MDH, Minnesota Department of Health
- MIIC, Minnesota Immunization Information Connection
- MenACWY, quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine
- Rural population
- Tdap, tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine
- UIC, Urban Influence Codes
- Vaccinations
- WIR, Wisconsin Immunization Registry
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- Thomas G Boyce
- Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, WI, USA
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- Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, WI, USA
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- Minnesota Department of Health, St. Paul, MN, USA
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- Immunization Services Division, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, WI, USA
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Goessl CL, Christianson B, Hanson KE, Polter EJ, Olson SC, Boyce TG, Dunn D, Williams CL, Belongia EA, McLean HQ, VanWormer JJ. Human papillomavirus vaccine beliefs and practice characteristics in rural and urban adolescent care providers. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:1322. [PMID: 35810274 PMCID: PMC9271237 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-13751-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is recommended for all adolescents age 11-12 years. HPV vaccine coverage remains suboptimal in the United States though, particularly in rural areas. We surveyed adolescent immunization providers in two Midwestern states to assess rural vs. urban differences in HPV vaccine resources, practices, and attitudes. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was sent to all licensed adolescent care providers in a subset of urban and rural counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin during 2019. Multivariable regression was used to identify attitudes and practices that differentiated rural vs. urban providers. RESULTS There were 437 survey respondents (31% rural). Significantly fewer rural providers had evening/weekend adolescent vaccination appointments available (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 0.21 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.12, 0.36]), had prior experience with adolescent vaccine quality improvement projects (aOR = 0.52 [95% CI: 0.28, 0.98]), and routinely recommended HPV vaccine during urgent/acute care visits (aOR = 0.37 [95% CI: 0.18, 0.79]). Significantly more rural providers had standing orders to administer all recommended adolescent vaccines (aOR = 2.81 [95% CI: 1.61, 4.91]) and reported giving HPV vaccine information to their patients/families before it is due (aOR = 3.10 [95% CI: 1.68, 5.71]). CONCLUSIONS Rural vs. urban differences in provider practices were mixed in that rural providers do not implement some practices that may promote HPV vaccination, but do implement other practices that promote HPV vaccination. It remains unclear how the observed differences would affect HPV vaccine attitudes or adolescent vaccination decisions for parents in rural areas.
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- Cody L Goessl
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- Minnesota Department of Health, St Paul, USA
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA.
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Oka E, Ueda Y, Nagase Y, Sawada M, Egawa-Takata T, Yagi A, Kakuda M, Nakagawa S, Hiramatsu K, Miyoshi A, Kobayashi E, Kimura T, Kimura T. Attitudes and behaviors of obstetricians and gynecologists toward HPV vaccination: a 7-year follow-up survey in Japan. Int J Clin Oncol 2022; 27:1356-1363. [PMID: 35525903 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-022-02173-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND In Japan, the government suspended HPV vaccine recommendation in 2013, resulting in dropping vaccination uptake to almost zero. We conducted four serial surveys on our colleague' attitude to HPV vaccination between 2014 and 2021. Here, we evaluate the result of the survey in 2021 and compare it to previous surveys. METHODS The subjects were 567 obstetricians and gynecologists who had been trained in our university hospital or our affiliated hospitals. We used a questionnaire similar in format to those used in 2014, 2017, and 2019. RESULTS A total of 340 doctors (60.0%) completed the survey. Among them, 93.2% (317/340) of respondents thought that the government should restart HPV vaccination recommendation, and that 63.2% (215/340) think male teenagers should also vaccinate against HPV. The percentage of teenaged daughters inoculated with HPV vaccination after Japanese government had suspended its recommendation was 43.5% (20/46), an increasing trend from the previous surveys. 39 out of the 46 daughters (84.8%) would be expected to receive full HPV vaccination after they take junior high school entrance examination or after 9-valent HPV vaccination is designated as a national routine-immunization. CONCLUSION This study revealed increasing number of our colleagues think HPV vaccination is necessary for prevention of cervical cancer. The Japanese government's decision to resume its recommendation of the HPV vaccine in November 2021 will lead to a change in the public's thinking and behavior toward the HPV vaccine.
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- Emiko Oka
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka General Medical Center, 3-1-56, Bandaihigashi, Sumiyoshiku, Osaka, Osaka, 558-8558, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kansai Rosai Hospital, 3-1-69, Inabasou, Amagasaki, Hyogo, 660-8511, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2, Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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Cofie LE, Tailor HD, Lee MH, Xu L. HPV vaccination uptake among foreign-born Blacks in the US: insights from the National Health Interview Survey 2013-2017. Cancer Causes Control 2022; 33:583-591. [PMID: 35034260 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-021-01550-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination uptake is lower among foreign-born than US-born individuals, but HPV-related (e.g., cervical) cancer risks are disproportionately higher among immigrant populations. Although timely vaccination can help reduce these risks, less is known about differences in the low HPV vaccination uptake among foreign-born groups, especially Black immigrants. The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in HPV vaccination initiation among US- and foreign-born Black men and women. METHOD Data from the 2013-2017 National Health Interview Survey on Black adults, aged 18-37 years, were analyzed in 2019. HPV vaccination initiation prevalence among US- and foreign-born blacks by region of birth were examined. Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between foreign-birth status and HPV vaccination initiation separately among men and women, after adjusting for sociodemographic and health-related factors. RESULTS There were significant differences (p < 0.001) in HPV vaccination initiation among Blacks from the US (22.5%), Africa (14.2%), and Americas/Caribbean Islands (11.4%). Adjusted odds of HPV vaccination initiation were lower among foreign- than US-born Blacks (AOR 0.71, CI 0.52, 0.98) but insignificant after controlling for health-related factors. Being ≤ 17 years versus 18-26 years at age of vaccine eligibility (AOR 3.44, CI 2.90, 4.07) was associated with HPV vaccination, and this relationship remained significant among men and women. Being single was associated with vaccination initiation among men, and some college experience, fair/poor health, obstetric/gynecological visit, and pap test were associated with HPV vaccination. Conclusion Cancer prevention strategies to promote HPV vaccination should consider making age-appropriate, gender-specific, and culturally relevant programs among foreign-born blacks in the US. Health insurance is also a key factor that might help with the lower rates of vaccinated black immigrants.
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- Leslie E Cofie
- Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, 3104 Belk Building, Greenville, NC, 27858, USA.
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, 3104 Belk Building, Greenville, NC, 27858, USA
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- School of Social Work, East Carolina University, Greenville, USA
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, East Carolina University, 3104 Belk Building, Greenville, NC, 27858, USA
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Kepka D, Bodson J, Lai D, Sanchez-Birkhead AC, Davis FA, Lee D, Tavake-Pasi F, Napia E, Villalta J, Mukundente V, Mooney R, Coulter H, Stark LA. Diverse caregivers' HPV vaccine-related awareness and knowledge. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2021; 26:811-826. [PMID: 30589389 PMCID: PMC6597331 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2018.1562052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Objectives: To assess factors associated with HPV vaccine-related awareness and knowledge among caregivers of adolescents from five ethnic community groups in Utah.Design: For this community-based participatory research study, we surveyed N = 228 caregivers of teens aged 11-17 years from African American, African refugee, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander community groups in Utah about their HPV vaccine awareness and knowledge.Results: Participants exhibited high awareness of cervical cancer (71.05%), moderate awareness of HPV (53.95%), and low awareness of the HPV vaccine (46.49%). HPV vaccine-related knowledge was mostly worse, with fewer than half the participants reporting knowing that HPV can cause cervical cancer (46.93%), that most people are infected with HPV at some point in their lives (28.95%), that HPV is asymptomatic in females (36.40%) and males (37.28%), that the HPV vaccine is recommended for adolescent females (41.67%) and males (36.40%), and that the HPV vaccine requires more than one dose (27.19%). HPV vaccine-related awareness and knowledge were significantly associated with race/ethnicity, educational attainment, income, occupation, birthplace, parents' birthplace, English usage, health insurance coverage, type of health insurance, and child having a primary care provider (all p < 0.05). HPV vaccine-related knowledge (p < 0.05) and awareness (p < 0.05) of caregivers were associated with a child in the household receiving the HPV vaccine.Conclusion: Our findings indicate a need to develop educational interventions in collaboration with diverse communities in Utah. We underscore the importance of promoting knowledge about the existence of the HPV vaccine, as well as deeper HPV vaccine-related issues (e.g. HPV risks, treatment, and recommendations).
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- Deanna Kepka
- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Community Faces of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Community Faces of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Hispanic Health Care Task Force, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Community Faces of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Calvary Baptist Church, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Community Faces of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Calvary Baptist Church, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Community Faces of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- National Tongan American Society, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Community Faces of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Urban Indian Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Community Faces of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Hispanic Health Care Task Force, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Community Faces of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Best of Africa, West Valley City, Utah, USA
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- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Center for Clinical and Translational Science, School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Department of Human Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Arnell TL, York C, Nadeau A, Donnelly ML, Till L, Zargari P, Davis W, Finley C, Delaney T, Carney J. The Role of the Dental Community in Oropharyngeal Cancer Prevention Through HPV Vaccine Advocacy. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2021; 36:299-304. [PMID: 31728921 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-019-01628-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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As rates of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) continue to rise, the dental community's role in primary prevention efforts related to HPV vaccination will become increasingly important. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, beliefs, practices, and perceived barriers regarding HPV and HPV vaccine advocacy within the dental community. A sample of 266 dentists and dental hygienists completed an online survey, and responses were then analyzed using frequencies of responses, t tests, chi-square tests, and Spearman's correlations. Ninety percent of providers believe it is important to play an "active role" in their patients' general medical care, yet only 50% believe it is their responsibility to recommend the HPV vaccine. Only 50% feel knowledgeable enough to recommend the vaccine. 78.6% of providers rarely discuss HPV vaccination with their age-appropriate patients, and 82% rarely recommend the vaccine. The two most strongly agreed-upon barriers were "parent concerns about the safety or efficacy of the vaccine" (71.6%) and "parent opposition to HPV vaccination for philosophical or religious reasons" (72.6%). Dentists were more knowledgeable about HPV vaccination and more likely to recommend the vaccine than hygienists. Higher levels of HPV-related knowledge correlated positively with beliefs and practices that support HPV vaccine advocacy. We have identified multiple opportunities for intervention aimed at increasing vaccine advocacy among oral health providers. These include clarification of role from dental professional organizations, alleviation of concerns related to perceived parental objection to the vaccine, and educational interventions targeting knowledge deficits among oral health providers.
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- Thomas Luke Arnell
- Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine, University of Vermont, 89 Beaumont Ave, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA.
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- Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine, University of Vermont, 89 Beaumont Ave, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
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- Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine, University of Vermont, 89 Beaumont Ave, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
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- Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine, University of Vermont, 89 Beaumont Ave, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
- Tufts University School of Medicine, 145 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine, University of Vermont, 89 Beaumont Ave, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
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- Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine, University of Vermont, 89 Beaumont Ave, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
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- Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine, University of Vermont, 89 Beaumont Ave, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
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- Vermont Department of Health, 108 Cherry St, Burlington, VT, 05402, USA
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- Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine, University of Vermont, 89 Beaumont Ave, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
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- Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine, University of Vermont, 89 Beaumont Ave, Burlington, VT, 05405, USA
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Milondzo T, Meyer JC, Dochez C, Burnett RJ. Misinformation Drives Low Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Coverage in South African Girls Attending Private Schools. Front Public Health 2021; 9:598625. [PMID: 33681125 PMCID: PMC7933005 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.598625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Cervical cancer, caused by persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, is the leading cause of female cancer deaths in South Africa. In 2014, the South African National Department of Health introduced a free public sector school-based HPV vaccination programme, targeting grade 4 girls aged ≥9 years. However, private sector school girls receive HPV vaccination through their healthcare providers at cost. This study investigated HPV vaccination knowledge, attitudes and practices of caregivers of girls aged ≥9 years in grades 4-7 attending South African private schools. Methods: A link to an online survey was circulated to caregivers via an email sent to school principals of all private schools in four provinces enrolling girls in grades 4-7. Following a poor post-reminder response, a paid Facebook survey-linked advert targeting South African Facebook users aged ≥25 years nationally was run for 4 days, and placed on the South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre's Facebook page for 20 days. Results: Of 615 respondents, 413 provided HPV vaccination data and 455 completed the knowledge and attitudes tests. Most (76.5%) caregivers had good knowledge and 45.3% had positive attitudes. Of their daughters, 19.4% had received ≥1 dose of HPV vaccine. Of caregivers of unvaccinated girls, 44.3% and 41.1%, respectively were willing to vaccinate their daughters if vaccination was offered free and at their school. Caregivers of unvaccinated girls were more likely [odds ratio (OR): 3.8] to have been influenced by "other" influences (mainly online articles and anecdotal vaccine injury reports). Of caregivers influenced by their healthcare providers, caregivers of unvaccinated girls were more likely (OR: 0.2) to be influenced by alternative medical practitioners. Caregivers of vaccinated girls were more likely to have good knowledge (OR: 3.6) and positive attitudes (OR: 5.2). Having good knowledge strongly predicted (OR: 2.8) positive attitudes. Having negative attitudes strongly predicted (OR: 0.2) girls being unvaccinated. Conclusion: Providing free school-based HPV vaccination in the private sector may not increase HPV vaccination coverage to an optimal level. Since misinformation was the main driver of negative attitudes resulting in <20% of girls being vaccinated, an advocacy campaign targeting all stakeholders is urgently needed.
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- Tracy Milondzo
- Department of Public Health, University of Limpopo, Polokwane, South Africa
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- Division of Public Health Pharmacy and Management, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa.,South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Network for Education and Support in Immunisation, Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa.,Department of Virology, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
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Spanos KE, Kraschnewski JL, Moss JL, Wong A, Calo WA. Parent support for social media standards combatting vaccine misinformation. Vaccine 2021; 39:1364-1369. [PMID: 33551299 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2021.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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We sought to assess parental support for varying standards that social media sites can employ to combat vaccine misinformation. Between July and August 2019, we conducted a web-based survey with a national sample of 1073 parents of adolescents and who use social media. The survey assessed support for ten standards about vaccine misinformation. Multivariable logistic regression assessed correlates of support. Overall, 61% of parents supported at least one standard. Support for each standard varied greatly (12-51%), with higher support for less restrictive standards. Parents more often supported standards if their child had already initiated human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, if they were non-Hispanic black or Hispanic, if they agreed that vaccine misinformation is harmful, or if they saw information on social media in favor of HPV vaccine (all p < .05). Our findings suggest favorable support for standards that social media sites can implement to combat vaccine misinformation.
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- Katherine E Spanos
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA; Department of Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA; Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA; Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, PA, USA.
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Staras SAS, Richardson E, Merlo LJ, Bian J, Thompson LA, Krieger JL, Gurka MJ, Sanders AH, Shenkman EA. A feasibility trial of parent HPV vaccine reminders and phone-based motivational interviewing. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:109. [PMID: 33422047 PMCID: PMC7797089 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-10132-6] [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: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 12/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background We assessed the feasibility and acceptability of a sequential approach of parent-targeted HPV vaccine reminders and phone-based Motivation Interviewing (MI). Methods In 2016, we selected all 11- to 12-year-old boys and girls seen in one clinic whose vaccine records did not include the HPV vaccine (n=286). By gender, we individually randomized parents of adolescents to an interactive text message (74 girls and 45 boys), postcard reminder (46 boys and no girls because of previously demonstrated efficacy), or standard care group (75 girls and 46 boys). Reminders were sent with medical director permission and a HIPAA waiver. Two months after reminders, among the adolescents whose vaccine records still did not include the HPV vaccine, we selected a gender-stratified random sample of 20 parents for phone-based MI. We assessed the percentage of deliverable messages, the percentage of parents’ responding to the interactive text message, parent acceptability of receiving a text message, and MI parent responsiveness and interviewer competence (MI Treatment Integrity Coding system). Results Nearly all messages were deliverable (98% of postcards and 74% of text messages). Six of the 88 parents (7%) receiving text messages scheduled an appointment through our interactive system. The acceptability survey response rate was 37% (38/102). Respondents were favorable toward vaccine reminders for all parents (82%). Among 20 sampled parents, 17 were reached by phone of whom 7 completed MI, 4 had or were getting the HPV vaccine for their child, and 5 expressed disinterest. Across the 7 MI calls, the interviewer was rated 100% MI adherent and scored an average 4.19 rating for Global Spirit. Conclusion Without providing explicit consent to receive vaccine-related messages, parents nonetheless found postcards and interactive text messages acceptable. Centralizing MI to phone calls with trained staff was acceptable to parents and resulted in highly MI-adherent interviews. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-020-10132-6.
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- Stephanie A S Staras
- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA. .,The Institute for Child Health Policy, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- The Institute for Child Health Policy, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.,The Institute for Child Health Policy, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Advertising, College of Journalism and Communication, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.,The Institute for Child Health Policy, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.,The Institute for Child Health Policy, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.,The Institute for Child Health Policy, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Natipagon-Shah B, Lee E, Lee SY. Knowledge, Beliefs, and Practices Among U. S. College Students Concerning Papillomavirus Vaccination. J Community Health 2020; 46:380-388. [PMID: 32939677 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-020-00922-9] [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] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S. Data on knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to HPV vaccination among college students are limited. The purpose of this study was to provide a comprehensive description of the variables influencing HPV vaccination uptake and intention among college students. This study employed a cross sectional descriptive quantitative design. Survey data were collected online from the 181 college students, aged 18-25 years. The data were analyzed to identify the students' attitudes toward HPV vaccine (perceived potential harm, effectiveness, barriers, and uncertainty), knowledge of HPV and HPV vaccine, and their intention of receiving the vaccine in the next 6 months. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, ANOVA, and logistic regressions were conducted to examine the correlates of vaccination intention and uptake. Among 181 participants, 101 (55.8%) were had received at least one dose of HPV vaccine, 52 (28.7%) intended to receive HPV vaccine, and 28 (15.5%) did not intend to receive HPV vaccine. On average, participants responded correctly to less than half of the questions on the HPV knowledge and HPV vaccine knowledge scales, and those who were vaccinated were significantly more knowledgeable than their counterparts. Multivariate logistic regression showed HPV vaccine knowledge and uncertainty were significant factors associated with HPV vaccine uptake. Providing education designed to improve HPV and HPV vaccination knowledge and decrease feelings of uncertainty could improve college students' HPV vaccination uptake.
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- Bulaporn Natipagon-Shah
- School of Nursing, California State University, San Marcos, 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos, CA, 92096, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles, 700 Tiverton Ave., #-4-258, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA
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- Department of Nursing, Chosun University, 309 Pilmun-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju, 501-759, Republic of Korea.
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Askelson N, Ryan G, Seegmiller L, Preiss A, Comstock S. Intersectoral cooperation to increase HPV vaccine coverage: an innovative collaboration between Managed Care Organizations and state-level stakeholders. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2020; 16:1385-1391. [PMID: 31810424 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2019.1694814] [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: 10/25/2022] Open
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In order to reduce disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage, intersectoral approaches are needed to reach vulnerable populations, including Medicaid enrollees. This manuscript describes a collaboration between Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), the American Cancer Society, and a state health department in a Midwestern state to address HPV vaccination. Qualitative interviews (n = 11) were conducted via telephone with key stakeholders from the three participating organizations using an interview guide designed to capture the process of developing the partnership and implementing the HPV-focused project. Interviews were transcribed and coded using thematic analysis. Interviewees described motivation to participate, including shared goals, and facilitators, like pooled resources. They cited barriers, such as time and legal challenges. Overall, interviewees reported that they believed this project is replicable. Conducting this project revealed the importance of shared vision, effective communication, and the complementary resources and experiences contributed by each organization. Valuable lessons were learned about reaching the Medicaid population and groundwork was laid for future efforts to serve vulnerable populations and reduce health disparities. This work has significant implications for other organizations seeking to partner with large nonprofits, state health departments, MCOs, or others, and the lessons learned from this project could be translated to other groups working to improve vaccination rates in their communities.
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- Natoshia Askelson
- Department of Community and Behavioral Health, College of Public Health, University of Iowa , Iowa City, IA, USA.,Public Policy Center, University of Iowa , Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Community and Behavioral Health, College of Public Health, University of Iowa , Iowa City, IA, USA.,Public Policy Center, University of Iowa , Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Department of Community and Behavioral Health, College of Public Health, University of Iowa , Iowa City, IA, USA
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Adelman M, Barrickman AL, Garofoli GK. Adolescent Vaccines. Prim Care 2020; 47:217-229. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chaparro RM, Rodríguez B, Maza Y, Moyano D, Hernández-Vásquez A. Factors associated with hindering the acceptance of HPV vaccination among caregivers - A cross-sectional study in Argentina. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0229793. [PMID: 32155183 PMCID: PMC7064251 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0229793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Background The northeastern region of Argentina has the highest age-adjusted cervical cancer mortality rates. Given the strong link between HPV infections and cervical cancer, one of the main interventions is the population-based use of HPV vaccines. However, the acceptability is not very clear in low- and middle-income countries. The purpose of this study was to estimate the level of HPV vaccine acceptance and associated determinants among caregivers of girls in a northeastern city of Argentina. Methods A school-based survey was conducted in 2015 using a multistage sampling method. The primary sample unit were schools stratified by socioeconomic status selected at random, and caregivers of school girls were interviewed. The acceptability was determined using the adapted Theory of Planned Behavior. We performed logistic regression models to assess associated determinants. Results The study included 347 caregivers. The intention to vaccinate was 59.88%. A positive attitude of caregivers (aOR 4.67; 3.11–7.03) and positive influence of social norms (aOR 1.95; 1.03–3.70) were the main predictors independently associated to the intention to vaccinate against HPV. In contrast, practicing a Christian non-Catholic religion decreased the intention to vaccinate against HPV (OR 0.59; 0.36–0.95). All other factors evaluated were not significantly associated with intention to vaccinate against HPV. Conclusions This study shows that evaluating attitudes, normative social beliefs, and perceived self-efficacy regarding HPV vaccination can be of utmost importance for mapping and planning of health-related strategies in developing countries.
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- Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, Chaco, Argentina
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- Escuela de Nutrición, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Centro de Excelencia en Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales, Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru
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Santos ACDS, Silva NNT, Carneiro CM, Coura-Vital W, Lima AA. Knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV immunization dropout rate among Brazilian adolescent girls and their guardians. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:301. [PMID: 32143614 PMCID: PMC7060582 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8410-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Infections with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are the main cause of cervical cancer. Since 2014, the HPV vaccine was introduced in the Brazilian National Vaccination Calendar. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of adolescent girls and their mothers/guardians about HPV and HPV vaccine, identify the factors associated with this knowledge, and evaluate immunization dropout rate. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study involving adolescent girls and their mothers/guardians. Participants underwent an interview that addressed sociodemographic data, sexual and gynecological history, and knowledge about HPV, HPV vaccine and cervical cancer. The third quartile of the total score was established as a cutoff for assessing knowledge. Adolescents who correctly answered more than four questions and mothers/guardians who obtained more than five correct responses were categorized into high knowledge. Poisson regression analysis was performed to identify variables associated with low knowledge. Vaccination records were used to assess immunization dropout rates. Any adolescent who did not complete the two-dose vaccination schedule was considered dropout. RESULTS A total of 666 adolescent girls and 623 mothers/guardians were interviewed. Low knowledge was observed in 76.7% of adolescents and 79.8% of mothers/guardians. Most were unaware of the causal relationship between HPV and cervical cancer, signs and symptoms of HPV infection, and had limited knowledge about the HPV vaccine. Factors associated with low knowledge of adolescents were aged 12 years [IRR 1.2 (95% CI 1. 1-1.3)] or less [IRR 1.3 (95% CI (1. 2-1.4)]; household income lower than US$750 [IRR 1.7 (95% CI 1. 1-2.6)] and household income between US$751 and US$1500 [IRR 1.6 (95% CI 1.0-2.6)]. Among mothers/guardians, low knowledge was related to having completed elementary school or less [IRR 1.5 (95% CI 1. 2-2.0)]; and household income lower than US$750 [IRR 1.2 (95% CI 1.0-1.4)]. Knowledge of adolescents and mothers/guardians was not associated with vaccine uptake. HPV immunization dropout rate was considered high (32.3%). CONCLUSION Knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer as well as vaccine uptake was low. Results highlight the need for educational interventions about HPV and cervical cancer. These actions may contribute to improve adherence to HPV vaccination.
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- Ana Carolina da Silva Santos
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (CiPharma), Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Universitário, Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35.400-000, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (CiPharma), Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Universitário, Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35.400-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas (NUPEB), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (CiPharma), Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Universitário, Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35.400-000, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas (NUPEB), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (CiPharma), Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Universitário, Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35.400-000, Brazil
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Befort CA, Kurz D, VanWormer JJ, Ellerbeck EF. Recruitment and reach in a pragmatic behavioral weight loss randomized controlled trial: implications for real-world primary care practice. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2020; 21:47. [PMID: 32126987 PMCID: PMC7055122 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-020-01117-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is a major risk factor behind some of the most common problems encountered in primary care. Although effective models for obesity treatment have been developed, the 'reach' of these interventions is poor and only a small fraction of primary care patients receive evidence-based treatment. The purpose of this study is to identify factors that impact the uptake (reach) of an evidence-based obesity treatment program within the context of a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial comparing three models of care delivery. METHODS Recruitment and reach were evaluated by the following measures: 1) mailing response rates, 2) referral sources among participants contacting the study team, 3) eligibility rates, 4) participation rates, and 5) representativeness based on demographics, co-morbid conditions, and healthcare utilization of 1432 enrolled participants compared to > 17,000 non-participants from the clinic-based patient populations. Referral sources and participation rates were compared across study arms and level of clinic engagement. RESULTS The response rate to clinic-based mailings was 13.2% and accounted for 66% of overall program recruitment. An additional 22% of recruitment came from direct clinic referrals and 11% from media, family, or friends. Of those screened, 87% were eligible; among those eligible, 86% enrolled in the trial. Participation rates did not vary across the three care delivery arms, but were higher at clinics with high compared to low provider involvement. In addition, clinics with high provider involvement had a higher rate of in clinic referrals (33% versus 16%) and a more representative sample with regards to BMI, rurality, and months since last clinic visit. However, across clinics, enrolled participants compared to non-participants were older, more likely to be female, more likely to have had a joint replacement but less likely to have CVD or smoke, and had fewer hospitalizations. CONCLUSIONS A combination of direct patient mailings and in-clinic referrals may enhance the reach of primary care behavioral weight loss interventions, although more proactive outreach is likely necessary for men, younger patients, and those at greater medial risk. Strategies are needed to enhance provider engagement in referring patients to behavioral weight loss programs. TRIAL REGISTRATION clnicialtrials.gov NCT02456636. Registered May 28, 2015, https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=&term=RE-POWER&cntry=&state=&city=&dist=.
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- Christie A Befort
- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, MS 1008, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA.
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- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, MS 1008, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave (ML2), Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- Department of Population Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, MS 1008, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA
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Butkus R, Rapp K, Cooney TG, Engel LS. Envisioning a Better U.S. Health Care System for All: Reducing Barriers to Care and Addressing Social Determinants of Health. Ann Intern Med 2020; 172:S50-S59. [PMID: 31958803 DOI: 10.7326/m19-2410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The American College of Physicians (ACP) has long advocated for universal access to high-quality health care in the United States. Yet, it is essential that the U.S. health system goes beyond ensuring coverage, efficient delivery systems, and affordability. Reductions in nonfinancial barriers to care and improvements in social determinants of health are also necessary. This ACP position paper calls for ending discrimination based on personal characteristics; correcting workforce shortages, including the undersupply of primary care physicians; and understanding and ameliorating social determinants of health. The ACP calls for increased efforts to address urgent public health threats, including injuries and deaths from firearms; environmental hazards; climate change; maternal mortality; substance use disorders; and the health risks associated with nicotine, tobacco use, and electronic nicotine delivery systems in order to achieve ACP's vision for a better U.S. health care system.
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- Renee Butkus
- American College of Physicians, Washington, DC (R.B., K.R.)
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- American College of Physicians, Washington, DC (R.B., K.R.)
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- Oregon Health & Science University and Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, Oregon (T.G.C.)
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- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana (L.S.E.)
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Trevisol FS, Nunes RD, Parma GOC, Manoel AL, Zapelini CM, Trevisol DJ, Traebert J. Internal construct validity of the Brazilian version of a tool for assessing the population’s knowledge of human papillomavirus. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE EPIDEMIOLOGIA 2020; 23:e200054. [DOI: 10.1590/1980-549720200054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT: Objective: To verify the internal construct validity of the Brazilian Portuguese version of a tool for measuring the general population’s knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV). Materials and methods: A cross-culturally adapted Brazilian Portuguese version of a measurement tool originally designed for English speaking populations was administered to 330 adults in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Southern Brazil. After examining the overall suitability of the method, we performed investigations based on the item response theory and exploratory factor analysis. Results: Ten of the 29 items presented a low contribution to the construct and were excluded from subsequent analysis. The factor analysis yielded three factors, which explained approximately 51% of the variance variability. A different arrangement from the original measurement tool was found: general HPV knowledge, with six items; HPV vaccination knowledge, with five items; HPV transmission and testing knowledge, with eight items. Conclusion: The Brazilian Portuguese version under study presented a different behavior from the original measurement tool, but proved to be a reliable and valid instrument in assessing the Brazilian population’s knowledge about HPV.
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Sweeney EN, Glassman T, Dake JA, Telljohann SK, Beekley C. Parent Perceptions regarding High School Drug Testing. Subst Use Misuse 2020; 55:2357-2363. [PMID: 32909477 DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2020.1817081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Adolescent drug use remains a critical public health issue. Almost 38 percent of school districts currently implement student drug testing, and more schools may be considering implementation due to emerging recreational drug use laws. Parents are an essential key stakeholder and decision-maker in school policies. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine Colorado parents' perceptions regarding high school drug testing. Methods: A cross-sectional research design was used to assess parental support for implementing drug testing in public high schools. A total of 205 participants completed a survey evaluating support, attitude, and beliefs regarding this policy. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, and logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the data. Results: The majority of parents perceived that alcohol (68.3%), cannabis (77.6%), and illicit drugs (51.2%) were a problem amongst students at their child's high school. Parents overall were supportive of drug testing students (61.9%), except for parents who were current cannabis users (p = .002). The majority of parents are supportive of drug testing because they believe it could help students resist peer pressure (65.9%), facilitate early intervention (e.g. counseling; 71.2%), while not violating student privacy rights (57.6%) or creating a negative school climate (50.7%). Conclusions/Importance: Parents recognize there may be an adolescent drug use problem. Parental support of drug testing is an important consideration for superintendents/school districts who are contemplating implementation of a drug testing policy for high schools.
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- Erin N Sweeney
- School of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Sciences, Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio, USA
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- College of Health and Human Services, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- College of Health and Human Services, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- College of Health and Human Services, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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- Judith Herb College of Education, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA
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Hanson KE, McLean HQ, Belongia EA, Stokley S, McNeil MM, Gee J, VanWormer JJ. Sociodemographic and clinical correlates of human papillomavirus vaccine attitudes and receipt among Wisconsin adolescents. PAPILLOMAVIRUS RESEARCH 2019; 8:100168. [PMID: 31136831 PMCID: PMC6556618 DOI: 10.1016/j.pvr.2019.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/20/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Few studies have assessed adolescent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine attitudes and whether they are associated with vaccination uptake. This study characterized HPV vaccine attitudes among male and female adolescents, identified factors associated with attitude changes, and examined associations between attitudes and vaccination receipt. Surveys were administered to adolescents aged 15-16 years who had not completed the HPV vaccine series. A modified version of the Carolina HPV Immunization Attitudes and Beliefs Scale (CHIAS) was employed to assess barriers, harms, ineffectiveness, and uncertainties scores. Surveys were available from 108 participants; 63% were male and 33% had initiated the HPV vaccine series at baseline. CHIAS scores significantly decreased (i.e., became more favorable) between baseline and follow-up for barriers (p = 0.01) and uncertainties (p < 0.01). At least one sociodemographic/clinical factor was associated with changes in each score. Attitude changes were not associated with receipt of HPV vaccine, although adolescents with higher baseline harms scores were significantly less likely to receive an HPV vaccine dose (OR = 0.67). Adolescents' HPV vaccine attitudes slightly improved over a one-year period during which an intervention was implemented. More research is needed to learn how parent and adolescent HPV vaccine attitudes form, and how best to address concerns about vaccine harms.
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- Kayla E Hanson
- Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Avenue, ML2, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA.
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Avenue, ML2, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA.
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Avenue, ML2, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA.
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- Immunization Services Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS A-19, Atlanta, GA, 30329, USA.
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- Immunization Safety Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS V18-4, Atlanta, GA, 30329, USA.
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- Immunization Safety Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS V18-4, Atlanta, GA, 30329, USA.
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Avenue, ML2, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA.
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Herman R, McNutt LA, Mehta M, Salmon DA, Bednarczyk RA, Shaw J. Vaccination perspectives among adolescents and their desired role in the decision-making process. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2019; 15:1752-1759. [PMID: 30735440 PMCID: PMC6746506 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2019.1571891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 01/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background: To assess the knowledge and attitudes of middle school students toward vaccination, we measured their understanding of vaccine safety and effectiveness, expectations for communication with heath care providers, and their desired role in the vaccination decision-making process. Methods: A cross-sectional, self-administered survey was conducted among seventh and eighth grade students in a middle school in Upstate New York. Bivariate analyses were conducted to identify differences in perspective by gender, grade, and attitudes toward vaccination. Results: Of 346 students attending class, 336 (97.1%) participated. The majority of respondents were White (71.3%) and 11 to 13 years of age (78.2%). Boys were significantly more likely than girls to perceive vaccines to be very safe (48.4% vs 30.2%, p < 0.01) and very effective (49.7% vs 29.0%, p < 0.01). Approximately one-third of adolescents reported having a say in the decision to be vaccinated and a quarter of students expressed a desire for specific information about vaccines. Conclusions: This study found that young adolescents in a nonurban area of Upstate New York were generally marginalized in the vaccine decision-making process yet third of them indicated an interest in how vaccines work and a desire to participate in healthcare decisions. Interventions to improve vaccine uptake among adolescents should capitalize on this desire to understand vaccine safety, effectiveness and mechanism of action.
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- Institute for Health and the Environment, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY, USA
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- Golisano Children’s Hospital, University of Rochester Medical University, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA
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Kasymova S, Harrison SE, Pascal C. Knowledge and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus Among College Students in South Carolina. Infect Dis (Lond) 2019; 12:1178633718825077. [PMID: 30728723 PMCID: PMC6351721 DOI: 10.1177/1178633718825077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Despite the existence of a safe and effective vaccine, human papillomavirus (HPV) remains prevalent in the United States, with late adolescence and early adulthood being periods of increased risk. Thus, targeting college-aged individuals for HPV prevention and vaccination promotion is critical—particularly in regions such as the Deep South where vaccination rates remain low. This study sought to examine awareness and knowledge of HPV as well as experiences and attitudes regarding HPV vaccination among college students in the Deep South. Specifically, we completed a cross-sectional survey of 256 undergraduate students from a large public university in South Carolina. Although a majority of participants were aware of HPV, significant knowledge gaps existed, particularly regarding prevention, symptoms, and consequences of HPV infection. Participants were also largely unaware of men’s susceptibility for negative HPV outcomes. Multivariate regression modeling was used to identify predictors of HPV knowledge, with results indicating that participants who were female and white, as well as those who were vaccinated, had higher levels of HPV knowledge. Findings highlight the need for comprehensive HPV education on college campuses and offer insights to priority populations that may be appropriate focuses of efforts to increase HPV knowledge and vaccination rates.
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- Salima Kasymova
- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA
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Shapiro GK, Tatar O, Amsel R, Prue G, Zimet GD, Knauper B, Rosberger Z. Using an integrated conceptual framework to investigate parents' HPV vaccine decision for their daughters and sons. Prev Med 2018; 116:203-210. [PMID: 30267734 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Revised: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Despite being an effective cancer prevention strategy, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Canada remain suboptimal. This study is the first to concurrently evaluate HPV vaccine knowledge, attitudes, and the decision-making stage of Canadian parents for their school-aged daughters and sons. Data were collected through an online survey from a nationally representative sample of Canadian parents of 9-16 year old children from August to September 2016. Measures included socio-demographics, validated scales to assess HPV vaccine knowledge and attitudes (using the Health Belief Model), and parents' HPV vaccination adoption stage using the Precaution Adoption Process Model (PAPM; six stages: unaware, unengaged, undecided, decided not, decided to, or vaccinated). 3779 parents' survey responses were analyzed (1826 parents of sons and 1953 parents of daughters). There was a significant association between child's gender and PAPM stage of decision-making, with parents of boys more likely to report being in earlier PAPM stages. In multinomial logistic regression analyses parents of daughters (compared to sons), parents of older children, and parents with a health care provider recommendation had decreased odds of being in any earlier PAPM stage as compared to the last PAPM stage (i.e. vaccinated). Parents who were in the 'decided not to vaccinate' stage had significantly greater odds of reporting perceived vaccine harms, lack of confidence, risks, and vaccine conspiracy beliefs. Future research could use these findings to investigate theoretically informed interventions to specifically target subsets of the population with particular attention towards addressing knowledge gaps, perceived barriers, and concerns of parents.
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- Gilla K Shapiro
- Department of Psychology, McGill University, 1205 Dr. Penfield Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1B1, Canada; Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 4333 Côte St-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1E4, Canada.
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 4333 Côte St-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1E4, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, McGill University, 1205 Dr. Penfield Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1B1, Canada
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Section of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Psychology, McGill University, 1205 Dr. Penfield Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1B1, Canada
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 4333 Côte St-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1E4, Canada; Louise Granofsky Psychosocial Oncology Program, Jewish General Hospital, 4333 Côte St-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1E4, Canada; Departments of Psychiatry and Oncology, McGill University, 1205 Dr. Penfield Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1B1, Canada
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Barnes KL, VanWormer JJ, Stokley S, Vickers ER, McLean HQ, Belongia EA, Bendixsen CG. Determinants of human papillomavirus vaccine attitudes: an interview of Wisconsin parents. BMC Public Health 2018; 18:746. [PMID: 29907115 PMCID: PMC6003006 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5635-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Parental attitudes play a key role in their decisions to vaccinate adolescents against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Little is known, however, about the formative experiences that shape parents’ attitudes about the HPV vaccine. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with 25 parents of 11–17 year old adolescents in Wisconsin who changed their HPV vaccine attitudes (per prior surveys) over one year. A modified grounded theory approach was then used to generate primary themes of attitudinal determinants. Results Participants were predominately mothers. We identified three major themes that shaped parents’ HPV attitudes: (1) the perceived likelihood of the HPV vaccine preventing cancer, (2) agency in adolescence and gauging their adolescent child’s intent for sexual activity, (3) the credibility of HPV vaccine information sources. General messaging around cancer prevention did not always supersede some parents’ concerns about the vaccine’s perceived link to sexual activity. Parents often viewed their adolescent child’s feelings about the HPV vaccine as a gauge of their (child’s) intent for sexual activity. Interviewees felt a sense of responsibility to educate themselves about the HPV vaccine using multiple sources and particularly looked to their medical provider to filter conflicting information. Conclusions More family-specific (vs. disease-prevention) messaging and recommendations may be needed in the clinical environment to sway some parents’ negative attitudes about the HPV vaccine. Future research should explore additional strategies to improve HPV vaccine attitudes, such as situating the vaccine in the context of a monogamous lifestyle that many parents wish to impart to their children.
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- Kathrine L Barnes
- National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA.
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- National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, USA
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- National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, 1000 North Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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Newman PA, Logie CH, Lacombe-Duncan A, Baiden P, Tepjan S, Rubincam C, Doukas N, Asey F. Parents' uptake of human papillomavirus vaccines for their children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e019206. [PMID: 29678965 PMCID: PMC5914890 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2017] [Revised: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 03/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine factors associated with parents' uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for their children. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. DATA SOURCES Cochrane Library, AIDSLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Social Sciences Abstracts, Ovid MEDLINE, Scholars Portal, Social Sciences Citation Index and Dissertation Abstracts International from inception through November 2017. METHODS We included studies that sampled parents and assessed uptake of HPV vaccines for their children (≤18 years) and/or sociodemographics, knowledge, attitudes or other factors associated with uptake. Study risk of bias was assessed using the Effective Public Health Practice Project tool. We pooled data using random-effects meta-analysis and conducted moderation analyses to examine variance in uptake by sex of child and parent. RESULTS Seventy-nine studies on 840 838 parents across 15 countries were included. The pooled proportion of parents' uptake of HPV vaccines for their children was 41.5% (range: 0.7%-92.8%), twofold higher for girls (46.5%) than for boys (20.3%). In the meta-analysis of 62 studies, physician recommendation (r=0.46 (95% CI 0.34 to 0.56)) had the greatest influence on parents' uptake, followed by HPV vaccine safety concerns (r=-0.31 (95% CI -0.41 to -0.16)), routine child preventive check-up, past 12 months (r=0.22 (95% CI 0.11 to 0.33)) and parents' belief in vaccines (r=0.19 (95% CI 0.08 to 0.29)). Health insurance-covered HPV vaccination (r=0.16 (95% CI 0.04 to 0.29)) and lower out-of-pocket cost (r=-0.15 (95% CI -0.22 to -0.07)) had significant effects on uptake. We found significant moderator effects for sex of child. CONCLUSIONS Findings indicate suboptimal levels of HPV vaccine uptake, twofold lower among boys, that may be improved by increasing physician recommendations, addressing parental safety concerns and promoting parents' positive beliefs about vaccines, in addition to expanding insurance coverage and reducing out-of-pocket costs. Limitations of this meta-analysis include the lack of intervention studies and high risk of bias in most studies reviewed. Further studies should disaggregate HPV vaccine uptake by sex of child and parent.
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- Peter A Newman
- Centre for Applied Social Research, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Applied Social Research, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Applied Social Research, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA
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- Centre for Applied Social Research, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Applied Social Research, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Applied Social Research, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Applied Social Research, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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