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Adolescent Understanding and Acceptance of the HPV Vaccination in an Underserved Population in New York City
Joint Authors
Slomovitz, Brian M.
Soren, Karen
Tchabo, Nana E.
Worley, Michael J.
Frey, Melissa K.
Blumenthal, Jill
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
HPV vaccination may prevent thousands of cases of cervical cancer.
We aimed to evaluate the understanding and acceptance of the HPV vaccine among adolescents.
Methods.
A questionnaire was distributed to adolescents at health clinics affiliated with a large urban hospital system to determine knowledge pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases and acceptance of the HPV vaccine.
Results.
223 adolescents completed the survey.
28% were male, and 70% were female.
The mean age for respondents was 16 years old.
Adolescents who had received the HPV vaccine were more likely to be female and to have heard of cervical cancer and Pap testing.
Of the 143 adolescents who had not yet been vaccinated, only 4% believed that they were at risk of HPV infection and 52% were willing to be vaccinated.
Conclusions.
Surveyed adolescents demonstrated a marginal willingness to receive the HPV vaccine and a lack of awareness of personal risk for acquiring HPV.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Blumenthal, Jill& Frey, Melissa K.& Worley, Michael J.& Tchabo, Nana E.& Soren, Karen& Slomovitz, Brian M.. 2011. Adolescent Understanding and Acceptance of the HPV Vaccination in an Underserved Population in New York City. Journal of Oncology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Blumenthal, Jill…[et al.]. Adolescent Understanding and Acceptance of the HPV Vaccination in an Underserved Population in New York City. Journal of Oncology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Blumenthal, Jill& Frey, Melissa K.& Worley, Michael J.& Tchabo, Nana E.& Soren, Karen& Slomovitz, Brian M.. Adolescent Understanding and Acceptance of the HPV Vaccination in an Underserved Population in New York City. Journal of Oncology. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-506786
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-506786