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Factors Associated with HPV Vaccination Among Japanese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the 7 C Vaccination
Nobuyuki Wakui1, Miyu Hirata2, Yuna Hirota2
1Division of Applied Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hoshi University, 2-4-41 Ebara, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142- 8501, Japan. n-wakui@hoshi.ac.jp.
Summary
Japanese women
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
- Health Behavior
Background:
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates in Japan have decreased since 2013.
- Vaccination behavior is influenced by knowledge, psychological, and social factors.
- The 7C vaccination readiness model provides a framework for understanding vaccination behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine factors associated with HPV vaccination among Japanese women.
- To apply the 7C vaccination readiness model to understand HPV vaccine uptake.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional online survey of 1,200 Japanese women aged 15-49 years.
- Data collected on demographics, HPV vaccination status, self-reported knowledge, and 7C readiness.
- Logistic regression analysis used to identify factors associated with vaccination, stratified by student status.
Main Results:
- 28.3% of participants (339/1,200) had received the HPV vaccine.
- Younger age, non-student status, greater self-reported knowledge, and higher Constraints and Compliance scores were associated with vaccination.
- Self-reported knowledge (OR 2.12), Constraints (OR 1.49), and Compliance (OR 1.32) showed significant associations.
Conclusions:
- HPV vaccine education in Japan should incorporate practical information on access and address barriers.
- Addressing concerns related to 'Constraints' and promoting understanding of public health goals ('Compliance') are crucial.
- Targeted interventions can improve HPV vaccination coverage by enhancing knowledge and readiness.
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