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Journal of Religion and Health
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 6/2019

01-12-2019 | Human Papillomavirus | Original Paper

Examining the Influence of Religious and Spiritual Beliefs on HPV Vaccine Uptake Among College Women

Authors: Alicia L. Best, Erika L. Thompson, Abdullahi Musa Adamu, Rachel Logan, Jennifer Delva, Manuela Thomas, Eden Cunningham, Cheryl Vamos, Ellen Daley

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 6/2019

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Abstract

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is an effective mechanism to prevent HPV-associated cancers; however, uptake is low among women aged 18–26. Religiosity/spirituality is associated with sexual health decision-making. This study examined the role of religious/spiritual beliefs on HPV vaccination among college women (N = 307) using logistic regression and mediation analyses. Findings indicate that sexual activity is the main factor associated with HPV vaccination; and sexual activity fully mediates the relationship between religious/spiritual beliefs and HPV vaccination. Health promotion efforts should highlight the importance of HPV vaccination regardless of current sexual activity and may benefit from partnerships with religious/spiritual organizations.
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Metadata
Title
Examining the Influence of Religious and Spiritual Beliefs on HPV Vaccine Uptake Among College Women
Authors
Alicia L. Best
Erika L. Thompson
Abdullahi Musa Adamu
Rachel Logan
Jennifer Delva
Manuela Thomas
Eden Cunningham
Cheryl Vamos
Ellen Daley
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 6/2019
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00890-y

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