Young women's autonomy and information needs in the schools-based HPV vaccination programme: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Until 2019, the English schools-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme was offered to young women (but not young men) aged 12 to 13 years to reduce HPV-related morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study is to explore the extent to which young women were able to exercise autonomy within the HPV vaccination programme. We consider the perspectives of young women, parents and professionals and how this was influenced by the content and form of information provided.

Methods

Recruitment was facilitated through a healthcare organisation, schools and community organisations in a local authority in the south-west of England. Researcher observations of HPV vaccination sessions were carried out in three schools. Semi-structured interviews took place with

SUBMITTER: Fisher H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7654043 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature