The Uptake of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Its Associated Factors Among Adolescents: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this review was to explore the uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, its associated factors, and the facilitators of and barriers to HPV vaccination among adolescents.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted through 5 electronic databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Medline, and PsycInfo from January 2006 to March 2015 for studies examining the uptake, awareness, knowledge, acceptability, and intention of adolescents with regard to HPV vaccination.

Results

Twenty-eight studies were identified and included. The HPV vaccination uptake rate (at least 1 dose) varied significantly among countries, ranging from 2.4% to 94.4%. Scotland achieved the highest uptake of all the studies included in this re

SUBMITTER: Loke AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5932744 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature