Schwarz TM, Honsberg T, Stephan N, Dannecker C, Gallwas J, Crispin A, Weißenbacher ER, Kolben T. HPV vaccination: acceptance and influencing factors among young men in Germany.
Future Microbiol 2015;
11:227-34. [PMID:
26673226 DOI:
10.2217/fmb.15.132]
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Abstract
AIMS
This study aims to determine the factors that influence the acceptance of the HPV vaccination among German males.
PATIENT & METHODS
In 2014, we conducted a population-based cross-sectional study in men aged 15-25 years. A questionnaire was mailed to male trainees of the Bayerische Motorenwerke AG (BMW) insured at the BMW health insurance company.
RESULTS
The response rate was 10.8%. Of the 378 included men, 74.1% would agree to receive HPV vaccination. Most men primarily consult their physician for health-related topics, but 92.9% had never been informed about HPV infection, risk factors and prevention methods by their doctor.
CONCLUSION
Our results demonstrate a high acceptance of male HPV vaccination. Education about HPV infection is low and should be intensified by medical professionals.
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