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Parental decision making about the HPV vaccine
Jennifer D Allen1, Megan K D Othus, Rachel C Shelton
1Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. Jennifer_Allen@dfci.harvard.edu
Summary
Parental decisions on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are influenced by knowledge, attitudes, and perceived social support. Targeted interventions are needed to improve HPV vaccine uptake, especially among minority groups.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
- Health Behavior
Background:
- Prophylactic human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are available but face suboptimal uptake.
- Understanding parental decision-making factors is crucial for developing effective HPV vaccination interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors influencing parental decisions regarding HPV vaccination for their daughters.
- To identify disparities in awareness and inform targeted intervention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Online surveys were administered to 476 parents of girls aged 9-17 in the U.S.
- Data collected included vaccine knowledge, attitudes, intentions, and perceived barriers/enablers.
Main Results:
- Among aware parents, 19% had vaccinated, 34% intended to, 24% were undecided, and 24% opposed.
- Lower awareness of HPV vaccine was observed among Black and Hispanic parents compared to White parents.
- Positive attitudes, fewer barriers, perceived social endorsement, and trust in pharmaceutical companies were associated with vaccination decisions.
Conclusions:
- Most parents decided to vaccinate despite suboptimal knowledge, highlighting the need for accessible information.
- Interventions should address parental concerns, reduce barriers, and leverage social norms, particularly for underserved minority groups.
- Addressing mistrust in pharmaceutical companies may be necessary for certain populations to improve HPV vaccine acceptance.
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