Assessing knowledge, attitudes and belief toward HPV vaccination of parents with children aged 9-14 years in rural communities of Northwest Cameroon: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination is essential for the WHO cervical cancer elimination initiative. In Cameroon, HPV vaccine uptake is currently 5%. To assess the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of parents of young girls aged 9-14 years about HPV vaccines within rural communities in the Northwest Region of Cameroon.

Methods

During January-May 2022, we conducted 45 one-on-one interviews using a semistructured interview guide in the localities of Mbingo, Njinikom and Fundong. Participants were parents of girls aged 9-14 years who speak English or Pidgin English. Healthcare workers were excluded. The interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using ATLAS.ti V.9. Member checking was conducted presenting our findings and getting feedback from a focus grou

SUBMITTER: Elit L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9667988 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature