Human Papillomavirus Awareness by Educational Level and by Race and Ethnicity.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Understanding disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) awareness is crucial, given its association with vaccine uptake.

Objective

To investigate differences in HPV awareness by educational attainment, race, ethnicity, and their intersectionality.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study used the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) 5 cycles 1 to 4 data (January 26, 2017, to June 15, 2020). The data were analyzed from December 12, 2022, to June 20, 2023. A sample of the noninstitutionalized civilian US population 18 years or older was included in the analysis.

Main outcomes and measures

Weighted prevalence of HPV awareness, HPV vaccine awareness, and knowledge that HPV causes cancer, stratified by educational attainme

SUBMITTER: Stephens ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10646733 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature