A qualitative study of parental views of HPV vaccination in Ireland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite significant evidence supporting the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the prevention of cervical cancer, uptake of this vaccine is below target in many countries. HPV uptake in Ireland has declined from 87% in 2014-15 to 51% in 2016-17 and currently remains suboptimal at 64.1% in 2017-18.

Objectives

This study aimed to explore parental views of the HPV vaccine; elucidate specific concerns relating to this vaccine and to identify relevant influences on the decision to vaccinate against HPV to inform strategies to optimise uptake.

Methods

An in-depth qualitative study, using semi-structured interviews was conducted among parents of 11-13-year-old girls (n = 18) who had not yet been offered the HPV vaccine. Convenience sampling was used. Int

SUBMITTER: Creed S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7850332 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature