Perspectives of HPV vaccination among young adults: a qualitative systematic review and evidence synthesis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the causative agent of nearly all cervical cancers. Despite the proven safety and efficacy of HPV vaccines in preventing HPV-related cancers, the global vaccine coverage rate is estimated to only be 15%. HPV vaccine coverage rates are more actively tracked and reported for adolescents 17 years and younger but there is still a critical window of opportunity to intervene and promote HPV vaccination among young adults aged 18-26 years who are still eligible to be vaccinated. This protocol for a qualitative evidence synthesis aims to review perspectives of HPV vaccination among young adults (18-26 years) and identify facilitators and barriers that influence HPV vaccination uptake and decision-making.

Methods and analysis

Seven databases

SUBMITTER: Mantina NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10729288 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature