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[Decision for or against HPV vaccination--a qualitative study with adolescent girls]
1Fakultät für Gesundheitswissenschaften der Universität Bielefeld.
Abstract:
This study aims at analysing motives of adolescent girls to undergo HPV vaccination. 13 girls aged 13-17 years were interviewed, 6 of them had been vaccinated and 7 of them had not. The interviews were analysed using qualitative content analysis. The main reason to decide for vaccination is the protection against (cervical) cancer in later years. The recommendation of experts (namely gynaecologists) is important as well. Girls who did not undergo vaccination do not feel at risk for cervical cancer. They evaluate the vaccination as having too many unknown effects and risks. Mothers and peers were named as the most important sources for information. Both groups expressed a desire for neutral information. The risks and benefits of HPV vaccination should be communicated clearly to help adolescent girls to make informed decisions.
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