Acceptance of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among the parents of eligible daughters (9-15 years) in Bangladesh: A nationwide study using Health Belief Model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To align with the 2030 vision of the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure 90% of girls receive the HPV vaccine before turning 15, Bangladesh has recently started the (HPV) vaccine campaign nationwide. Therefore, our study aimed to assess the level of its acceptance among parents of eligible daughters in Bangladesh.

Methods

This nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted among the self-identified parents of daughters in the age group of 9-15 years between June 28 and August 2, 2023. A total of 2,151 parents were conveniently selected from all eight divisions of Bangladesh. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. The Health Belief Model was used to appraise respondents' beliefs concerning HPV and its vaccina

SUBMITTER: Hawlader MDH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11548773 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature