Trusted Voices: Assessing Trusted Sources of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Information Among a Sample of Hispanic Parents.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Hispanics living in the United States have higher rates of diagnosis and mortality from certain kinds of cancers, including human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers. HPV vaccines can prevent 90% of HPV-associated cancers.

Methods

The purpose of this study was to recruit a sample of Hispanic parents to investigate trusted sources of HPV vaccine information. An online survey was used to collect data from Hispanic parents who reported having children between the ages of 11 and 17.

Results

Parents of children 11-17 years of age (n = 203, M_age = (38, SD = 6.97; female 85.1%) were included. The top five trusted sources of HPV vaccine information were medical doctors (95.1%), registered nurses (54.2%), the CDC (47.8%),

SUBMITTER: Martinez AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12474148 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature