Understanding determinants of parental HPV vaccine hesitancy under a municipal free vaccination program in Guangzhou, China.

ABSTRACT: Despite efforts to promote HPV vaccination, coverage remains suboptimal in China. Following Guangzhou's 2022 free HPV vaccination program for girls aged 9-15, a cross-sectional survey was conducted from May to August 2024 among 411 parents of eligible girls in Guangzhou. The questionnaire was developed based on the supply-demand alignment theory. Vaccine Hesitancy Scale and Family Health Scale-Short Form were administered. Generalized linear regression identified factors associated with hesitancy. Overall, 10.7% of parents exhibited high hesitancy. Key determinants included occupation [farmers: β = -3.61, 95% CI = (-6.88, -0.34)], preference for imported over domestic vaccines [β = -1.65, 95% CI = (-3.10, -0.12)]. Higher family health scores [β = 0.25, 95% CI = (0.16, 0.33)], moderate chil

SUBMITTER: Li A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12906768 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature