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Published in: Journal of Community Health 4/2019

01-08-2019 | Human Papillomavirus | Original Paper

HPV Vaccination and Korean American College Women: Cultural Factors, Knowledge, and Attitudes in Cervical Cancer Prevention

Authors: Minjin Kim, Haeok Lee, Peter Kiang, Teri Aronowitz, Lisa Kennedy Sheldon, Ling Shi, Sun Kim, Jeroan Allison

Published in: Journal of Community Health | Issue 4/2019

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Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection that leads to nearly all cervical cancers in the United States (U.S.), which could be prevented with the HPV vaccine. Korean American women experience a high burden of cervical cancer, but little is known about their awareness, knowledge, attitudes, sociocultural factors and social network/support related to intention to obtain the HPV vaccine. This study reports baseline characteristics of 104 Korean American college women aged 18–26 and who have not been previously vaccinated against HPV, as part of a pilot randomized controlled trial testing feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of an HPV storytelling intervention. Data were analyzed including descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and multivariate logistic regression. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to understand the relationship between independent predictors of intention to receive HPV vaccination. Overall, 34.6% of participants intended to obtain the vaccine. Positive predictors of intention to receive HPV vaccine were: years in the U.S., academic major, awareness of HPV and HPV vaccine, knowledge, and HPV recommendation by healthcare provider and parents. The multivariate logistic model showed that intention to receive the HPV vaccine was significantly associated with HPV vaccine recommendation by parents (OR 4.58, 95% CI 1.37–15.36) and knowledge (OR 1.11, 95% CI 1.11–1.22). These findings suggest a need for development of interventions that are not only culturally tailored but also acculturation-sensitive to promote HPV vaccination among Korean American college women. This may play a significant role in cervical cancer prevention among Korean American college women.
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Metadata
Title
HPV Vaccination and Korean American College Women: Cultural Factors, Knowledge, and Attitudes in Cervical Cancer Prevention
Authors
Minjin Kim
Haeok Lee
Peter Kiang
Teri Aronowitz
Lisa Kennedy Sheldon
Ling Shi
Sun Kim
Jeroan Allison
Publication date
01-08-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Community Health / Issue 4/2019
Print ISSN: 0094-5145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3610
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-019-00634-9

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