Inequalities in the uptake of human papillomavirus vaccination: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine offers an opportunity to reduce health inequalities associated with cervical cancer provided the vaccine is delivered equitably at population level. Method We reviewed evidence of inequalities in HPV vaccine uptake in young women after undertaking a comprehensive search of databases from inception to March 2012. Studies that compared HPV vaccination initiation and/or completion by at least one ethnicity or socioeconomic-related variable in adolescent young women were included. There were no language restrictions. Data were extracted by two reviewers and pooled in a meta-analysis using a random-effects model; sub-analyses and meta-regression were undertaken to investigate sources of heterogeneity.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Fisher H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3733698 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature