Impact and acceptability of self-consent procedures for the school-based human papillomavirus vaccine: a mixed-methods study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, administered in early adolescence, can substantially reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality. However, lack of written parental consent is a key reason why some young women do not receive the vaccine. The national legal framework allows girls to be vaccinated without parental consent provided they are deemed Gillick competent, but there is some reticence about vaccinating without written parental consent. Self-consent procedures are being implemented in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. This study will examine the implementation, acceptability and impact of these new procedures.

Methods and analysis

Statistical analyses of routine data from Public Health England and the Child Health Information System will test if

SUBMITTER: Audrey S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5879539 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature