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Vaccine Misconceptions and Low HPV Vaccination Take-up Rates in Singapore
S K Tay1, K C Tesalona, N Mohamed Rashid
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention : APJCP
|July 12, 2015
Summary
Misconceptions about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine hinder uptake among nurses in Singapore. Accurate information and school-based vaccination are recommended to improve HPV vaccination rates for daughters.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- HPV vaccination in Singapore is voluntary and prescription-based.
- Investigated current HPV vaccination status and intentions among Singapore nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess HPV vaccination awareness and intentions among nurses.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' decisions regarding HPV vaccination for their daughters.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous questionnaire distributed to female nurses in a general hospital.
- Analyzed influence of age, knowledge, perceived risk, and cultural background on vaccination intention.
Main Results:
- High awareness of cervical cancer risk factors (e.g., multiple sexual partners, STDs).
- Limited awareness (54.6%) of HPV vaccination's preventive effects.
- Prevalent misconceptions regarding vaccine nature (38.9%), side effects (27.9%), and target population (20.5%).
Conclusions:
- Misconceptions about HPV vaccine safety and efficacy contribute to low uptake.
- Need for improved dissemination of accurate HPV vaccine information.
- Consideration of school-based vaccination programs for optimal delivery.
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