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05-02-2022 | Human Papillomavirus | Original Paper

Exploring Sources of Information and Religious Beliefs in Regard to HPV and Vaccination Among Hispanic/Latino College Students in the USA

Authors: Wei-Chen Tung, Itzel Corral Gonzalez, Ho-Jui Tung, Wing-Lam Tock, Tricia L. Harrison

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 2/2023

Abstract

We identified (a) sources of and communication about HPV information and (b) factors (e.g., religious affiliations) related to information sources and communication regarding HPV among Hispanic/Latino college students attending US institutions. Applying a cross-sectional design, we recruited 209 participants from US colleges. Most participants used healthcare professionals for their sources and communication about HPV-related information. Respondents who were practicing Catholics tended to use the Internet and healthcare professionals as their sources for HPV-related information. Healthcare professionals, TV, schoolteachers, same-sex friends, and family members affected participants’ HPV vaccination, knowledge, and attitudes. Religious faith may influence information-seeking behaviors and requires more research.

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Title: Exploring Sources of Information and Religious Beliefs in Regard to HPV and Vaccination Among Hispanic/Latino College Students in the USA
Authors: Wei-Chen Tung
Itzel Corral Gonzalez
Ho-Jui Tung
Wing-Lam Tock
Tricia L. Harrison
Publication date: 05-02-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Human Papillomavirus
Vaccination
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 2/2023
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-022-01514-8

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