Parents' uptake of human papillomavirus vaccines for their children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine factors associated with parents' uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for their children.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Data sources

Cochrane Library, AIDSLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Social Sciences Abstracts, Ovid MEDLINE, Scholars Portal, Social Sciences Citation Index and Dissertation Abstracts International from inception through November 2017.

Methods

We included studies that sampled parents and assessed uptake of HPV vaccines for their children (≤18 years) and/or sociodemographics, knowledge, attitudes or other factors associated with uptake. Study risk of bias was assessed using the Effective Public Health Practice Project tool. We pooled data using random-effects meta-analysis and conducted moderation anal

SUBMITTER: Newman PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5914890 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature