Determinants of human papillomavirus vaccine hesitancy among Lebanese parents.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV is responsible for cancer of cervix uteri. Despite its safety and immunogenicity, HPV vaccine hesitancy is one of the most challenging topics that pediatricians face.

Methods

We aimed to describe the impact of knowledge, attitude, and practice towards vaccines in general, on practice related to HPV vaccination in Lebanon. A questionnaire addressed to parents of students (3-18 years of age) was distributed in 2 public and 2 private schools randomly selected from the greater Beirut area during the school year 2017-2018. Questionnaires covered knowledge, attitude, and practices of vaccination in general and HPV vaccine in particular.

Results

Out of 400 distributed questionnaire

SUBMITTER: Zakhour R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10718448 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature