Mothers' intention to vaccinate their daughters against human papillomavirus in NorthWest Ethiopia, using the theory of planned behavior.

ABSTRACT: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the second most common cause of cancer worldwide among females. HPV vaccination is highly protective against HPV infection and can reduce 56% of HPV infections. Therefore, the study aims to assess mothers' intention to vaccinate their daughters aged 9-14 years old against human papillomavirus in Debre Tabor town, Northwest Ethiopia, using the theory of planned behavior. A community-based cross-sectional study design was employed using the theory of planned behavior from November 1 to 30, 2022, in Northwest Ethiopia. A total sample of 449 study participants was enrolled. The study participants were selected using a multi-stage random sampling technique. Data was collected using an interview-administered questionnaire. The data was entered into EPI data version

SUBMITTER: Tilahun S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10760316 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature