Parents' Intentions of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Students in Vietnam: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is known as a common agent of sexually transmitted infections and cervical cancer. One of the most effective ways for parents to protect their children from HPV is by ensuring they receive vaccinations.

Aim

To determine the percentage of parents who intend to vaccinate their children against HPV and associated factors.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 365 parents who had children attending high school in Ha Tinh province, Vietnam, from April to May 2023, using stratified and random sampling methods. Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire designed based on previous studies and the domains of the Theory of Planned Behavior and Health Belief Model. A multivariable logistic regression was performed to

SUBMITTER: Nguyen LTP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11402091 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature