Effects of Religious Practice and Teachings about Sexual Behavior on Intent to Vaccinate against Human Papillomavirus.

ABSTRACT: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Most infections are mild and clear without treatment in 1 to 2 years. Some HPV strains result in persistent infection, which can cause various cancers, including cervical, penile, anal, mouth, and throat cancers. Vaccines have been developed that provide protection against the highest risk HPV strains. Despite HPV vaccines having been proven to be safe and effective, uptake has been low. Religiosity has been negatively correlated with HPV vaccine uptake in some studies. It is hypothesized that religiosity and Christian religious affiliation could impact parents' decision to vaccinate their children against HPV via teachings and beliefs about sexual behaviors. A survey was distributed to parti

SUBMITTER: Redd DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8953177 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature