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HPV vaccine and males: issues and challenges
Gregory D Zimet1, Susan L Rosenthal
1Section of Adolescent Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Health Information & Translational Sciences, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. gzimet@iupui.edu
Gynecologic Oncology
|February 5, 2010
Summary
Parents and young men show interest in HPV vaccination for STI prevention. Healthcare providers are willing to recommend it for males, despite challenges and lower cost-effectiveness compared to female-only vaccination.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The quadrivalent vaccine is safe and effective against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection in men.
- Male HPV vaccination rates are expected to remain low.
- There is a need to understand attitudes towards HPV vaccination and other sexually transmitted infections (STI) among key stakeholders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review parental, young male, and healthcare provider (HCP) attitudes toward HPV vaccination and STI prevention.
- To identify barriers and facilitators for male HPV vaccination implementation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review examining attitudes of parents, young men, and HCPs.
- Analysis of existing cost-effectiveness studies.
- Assessment of knowledge gaps regarding HPV in males.
Main Results:
- Parents and young males express interest in HPV vaccination and other STI prevention vaccines.
- HCPs show willingness to recommend HPV vaccine for males, though often prefer vaccinating females.
- Males demonstrate poor knowledge of HPV infection, transmission, and prevention.
Conclusions:
- Despite positive attitudes from parents and males, challenges remain for successful male HPV vaccination implementation.
- Educational initiatives are crucial to improve male understanding of HPV and its health implications.
- Cost-effectiveness considerations and low female vaccination rates impact vaccination strategies.
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