Cautious Sexual Attitudes Diminish Intent to Vaccinate Children against HPV in Utah.

ABSTRACT: Although most Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are mild and are cleared by the immune system, some high-risk HPV strains can cause various cancers. Vaccines have been developed that protect against high-risk HPV strains. HPV vaccines have been approved for use by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and are recommended for everyone aged 11-26. Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines, uptake is low. HPV vaccine uptake has been extensively studied on a national and international level, but less is known about vaccine acceptance on a state or local level. The state of Utah, in the United States of America, has a relatively low HPV vaccination rate. In this study, we identified factors that impact the intent of Utah parents to vaccinate their children again

SUBMITTER: Redd DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9501815 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature