Exploring HPV vaccine hesitant parents' perspectives on decision-making and motivators for vaccination.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective at preventing HPV-associated cancers in both males and females, yet vaccination rates remain sub-optimal in part due to vaccine hesitancy. This study sought to assess which strategies vaccine-hesitant parents perceive as most likely to motivate them to vaccinate their children against HPV.

Methods

In 2021, we recruited parents with children ages 10-17 years old who were not vaccinated against HPV and who felt unsure or hesitant about their decision to vaccinate their child. Participants were recruited through an online patient portal within a single institution. A screening survey assessed for vaccine hesitancy. Semi-structured interviews focused on HPV vaccine decision-making, motivators, and potential

SUBMITTER: Beavis AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9630772 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature