Sexual behaviors and human papillomavirus vaccine non-initiation among young adult cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young adult cancer survivors are at risk for subsequent human papillomavirus (HPV)-related malignancies. High-risk sexual behavior increases risk for HPV acquisition; HPV vaccination protects against infection. We aimed to determine the prevalence of sexual behaviors, factors related to high-risk sexual behaviors, and the relationship between sexual behaviors and HPV vaccine non-initiation among survivors.

Methods

Survivors at comprehensive cancer centers, aged 18-26 years and 1-5 years post-treatment, reported sexual behaviors and HPV vaccine initiation (i.e., ≥ 1 dose). Multivariable logistic regression was performed to calculate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) for factors associated with high-risk sexual behaviors (age at first intercourse

SUBMITTER: Cherven B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8342627 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature