Intent and subsequent initiation of human papillomavirus vaccine among young cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite an increased risk of subsequent human papillomavirus (HPV)-related malignancies, HPV vaccine initiation rates among cancer survivors remain critically low. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between HPV vaccine intent and subsequent vaccine initiation among cancer survivors by linking data from a cross-sectional survey with state-based immunization registry records.

Methods

Cancer survivors who were 9 to 26 years old were surveyed 1 to 5 years after their treatment to assess their HPV vaccine initiation status, HPV vaccine intent, sociodemographic factors, and vaccine-related health beliefs. HPV vaccine doses/dates were abstracted from the Georgia Registry for Immunization Transactions for 3.5 years after survey participation. Logi

SUBMITTER: Cherven B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7427343 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature