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ABSTRACT: Objective
To assess hypothetical acceptance of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for themselves and a daughter age 9-12 years among Appalachia Ohio women.Methods
Women with an abnormal Pap smear and randomly selected women with a normal Pap smear from 17 clinics completed an interview in 2006-2008.Results
From 1131 original study participants, 807 (71%) completed a survey about the HPV vaccine for their daughters and themselves. Nearly half, 380 (47%), of the participants had heard of a vaccine to prevent cancer, and 362 (95%) of respondents had heard of HPV. The participants were then told that the FDA had approved a vaccine to prevent HPV. Only 379 (38%) participants identified girls ages 9-12 years as a group who should get the vaccine. After being given the official HPV vaccine recommendation statement, 252 (31%) wanted the vaccine; 198 (25%) were "not sure"; and 353 (44%) did not want the vaccine for themselves. With respect to giving the HPV vaccine to a daughter ages 9-12 years, participants responded "yes" 445 (55%); "not sure" 163 (20%); or "no" 185 (23%). Numerous reasons were provided supporting and opposing vaccine acceptance for themselves and for a daughter. Their physician's recommendation for the HPV vaccine increased vaccine acceptance to 86% for themselves and 90% for a daughter.Conclusion
Knowledge, acceptance, and barriers about the HPV vaccine vary among women living in Appalachia Ohio. Physician recommendation is a key facilitator for vaccine diffusion in this region.
SUBMITTER: Ruffin MT
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3886268 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Ruffin Mack T MT Hade Erinn M EM Gorsline Melissa R MR DeGraffinreid Cecilia R CR Katz Mira L ML Kobrin Sarah C SC Paskett Electra D ED
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<h4>Objective</h4>To assess hypothetical acceptance of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for themselves and a daughter age 9-12 years among Appalachia Ohio women.<h4>Methods</h4>Women with an abnormal Pap smear and randomly selected women with a normal Pap smear from 17 clinics completed an interview in 2006-2008.<h4>Results</h4>From 1131 original study participants, 807 (71%) completed a survey about the HPV vaccine for their daughters and themselves. Nearly half, 380 (47%), of the partici ...[more]