Study protocol for assessing knowledge, attitudes and belief towards HPV vaccination of parents with children aged 9-14 years in rural communities of North West Cameroon: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine being incorporated in the National Immunisation Programme in Cameroon in 2019, HPV vaccine uptake among eligible girls has been poor (5%). The barriers to HPV vaccination in this high-burden setting have not been previously studied, especially in rural areas. We propose to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of parents of girls aged 9-14 years regarding HPV vaccine.

Methods and analysis

Study design: a qualitative descriptive study will be conducted using one-on-one semi-structured interviews with parents of girls aged 9-14 years from 3 health districts in Cameroon (Mbingo, Njinikom and Fundong) who can converse in English or Pidgin English. Enrolment will occur until thematic saturation-approximately

SUBMITTER: Elit L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9413282 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature