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Published in: Cancer Causes & Control 6/2007

01-08-2007 | Original Paper

Human papillomavirus vaccine: knowledge and attitudes in two Appalachian Kentucky counties

Authors: Claudia Hopenhayn, Amy Christian, W. Jay Christian, Nancy E. Schoenberg

Published in: Cancer Causes & Control | Issue 6/2007

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Abstract

Objective

A vaccine against common high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) associated with cervical cancer risk was recently approved. We assessed women’s acceptance of HPV vaccination for themselves and for adolescent girls, in an Appalachian population with cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates among the highest in the United States.

Methods

We conducted a population-based, random-digit telephone survey of over 600 adult women residing in two Appalachian Kentucky counties. The analysis focused on questions of HPV vaccine acceptance, and their relationship to several factors.

Results

The majority of women indicated an interest in HPV vaccination for themselves (85.2%), but they were less accepting of a vaccine being administrated to girls of ages 10–15 (67.6%). Women who were younger, lower-income and smokers were more likely to support vaccination.

Conclusions

Although a relatively high percentage of women found the HPV vaccination acceptable for their own use, there was less enthusiasm for supporting vaccination to girls. This finding is of concern since the vaccine is being recommended for adolescent girls and young women, prior to sexual initiation. Educational campaigns will be needed for a successful vaccine implementation.
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Metadata
Title
Human papillomavirus vaccine: knowledge and attitudes in two Appalachian Kentucky counties
Authors
Claudia Hopenhayn
Amy Christian
W. Jay Christian
Nancy E. Schoenberg
Publication date
01-08-2007
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Published in
Cancer Causes & Control / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 0957-5243
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7225
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-007-9007-7

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