Factors associated with future commitment and past history of human papilloma virus vaccination among female college students in northern Taiwan.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate factors influencing commitment to human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination and prior vaccination among female college students in northern Taiwan.

Methods

A quota sample of 400 female college students was recruited from nine colleges in northern Taiwan during March 2013. Of these, 398 completed the self administered questionnaire which was designed based on the health promotion model.

Results

The results showed that factors associated with prior vaccination behavior were family history of gynecologic malignancy, ever being advised to get HPV vaccination, perceived barriers of action and perceived self-efficacy. Predictors for commitment to HPV vaccination in the next 6 months were the cost of vaccination, ever being advised to get HPV vaccinati

SUBMITTER: Kuo PF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4102737 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature