Parental Knowledge and Attitudes Towards HPV Vaccination
Author Information
Author(s): Kristina Trim, Naushin Nagji, Laurie Elit, Katherine Roy
Primary Institution: McMaster University
Hypothesis
What are the trends in parental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding HPV vaccination for their children from 2001 to 2011?
Conclusion
Parents have increased awareness of HPV and its link to cervical cancer, but their intention to vaccinate their children has decreased over time.
Supporting Evidence
- Parental awareness of HPV increased from 60% in 2005 to 93% in 2009.
- Parents' appreciation for the link between HPV and cervical cancer rose from 70% in 2003 to 91% in 2011.
- Vaccine uptake peaked at 84% in 2010 but dropped to 36% in 2011.
- Intention to vaccinate peaked at 80% in 2008 and fell to 41% in 2011.
- Parents expressed concerns about vaccine safety and wanted more information.
Takeaway
Parents are learning more about HPV and the vaccine, but many are still unsure about vaccinating their kids.
Methodology
A systematic review of 53 studies examining parental surveys about HPV and vaccination.
Limitations
Inability to validate parental responses regarding vaccination status.
Participant Demographics
The majority of participants were parents from North America, with a high resource background.
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