Understanding cultural perceptions of sexuality in China and their influence on human papillomavirus vaccine hesitancy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine prevents infections that may result in precancerous lesions, cervical cancers, genital warts, and many other diseases. However, its uptake rate in China is 2.24%, and HPV vaccine hesitancy is widespread. This study aimed to identify whether cultural perceptions of sexuality in China influence HPV vaccine hesitancy and explore the correlation between sexual attitudes, sexual morality, and HPV hesitancy in Chinese.

Methods

Between January and April 2024, we adopted a qualitative approach and conducted in-depth, one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with 15 young female Chinese university students of sexual maturity.

Results

Although all college students exhibited vaccine hesitancy, their perceptions of vaccines and re

SUBMITTER: Jin J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11801254 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature