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Grace K Kyei1, Evans F Kyei2, Rockson Ansong1
1College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|December 9, 2024
Summary
Understanding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine hesitancy is key to improving public health. Factors like cultural beliefs, education, and trust influence decisions, impacting HPV disease rates.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
- Health Behavior
Background:
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a significant global health concern.
- Vaccine hesitancy poses a barrier to achieving high HPV vaccination rates and controlling HPV-related diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the multifaceted factors contributing to HPV vaccine hesitancy.
- To analyze the impact of uncertainties surrounding HPV vaccines on disease outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Rodgers's evolutionary concept analysis was employed.
- A comprehensive literature review of studies from the past five years was conducted using major databases (PsycINFO, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed).
- Keywords included 'HPV' and 'vaccine hesitancy'.
Main Results:
- Antecedents to hesitancy include cultural beliefs, education, knowledge, insurance, perceived risk, and decision-making processes.
- Attributes influencing hesitancy involve media, community factors, social influences, trust in healthcare, and safety concerns.
- Consequences encompass reduced vaccine uptake, increased HPV-related diseases, and the proliferation of misinformation.
Conclusions:
- HPV vaccine hesitancy is a complex issue influenced by a wide array of individual and societal factors.
- Addressing hesitancy requires targeted interventions to combat misinformation and build trust, thereby improving vaccine uptake and public health outcomes.
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