Newcomer knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Canada and around the world. Vaccination is an effective prevention strategy, but uptake is low, especially among newcomers to Canada. We sought to understand newcomers' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs (KAB) on HPV and HPV vaccination and their role in HPV vaccine acceptance.

Methods

Newcomers were defined as individuals born outside Canada, (i.e., individuals born in a different country, the majority of whom are immigrants or refugees, but also includes students and undocumented migrants). Eligible participants were newcomers, aged 16 or older and who could read or write in English, French or Arabic. Surveys were administered in two community health centres in Ottawa, Canada that pr

SUBMITTER: Wilson LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7797127 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature