Understanding parents' views toward the newly enacted HPV vaccine school entry policy in Puerto Rico: a qualitative study.
Understanding parents' views toward the newly enacted HPV vaccine school entry policy in Puerto Rico: a qualitative study.
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了解波多黎各家长对新颁布的人乳头瘤病毒(HPV)疫苗入学政策的看法:一项定性研究。
DOI:
10.1186/s12889-021-11952-w
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发表时间:
2021-10-25
影响因子:
4.5
通讯作者:
Hull PC
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作者:
Colón-López V;Medina-Laabes DT;Abreu RS;Díaz Miranda OL;Ortiz AP;Fernández ME;Hull PC
The Human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) is an essential tool for the prevention of HPV-related cancers. In Puerto Rico, the Secretary of Health established a school entry requirement of at least one dose of HPV vaccination in girls and boys aged 11 and 12 years, taking effect in August 2018. Our study aimed to examine parents’ and guardians’ views of unvaccinated children about the process of implementation of the new HPV vaccination school entry policy in Puerto Rico and identify potential barriers and facilitators related to the implementation of this requirement. During April through November 2019, we conducted three focus groups (n = 12) and eight in-depth semi-structured interviews with parents of children aged 11 and 12 who had not yet initiated the HPV vaccine series. The interview topics addressed were: perception of vaccination, HPV vaccine and it is inclusion as new school entry requirement practice, procedure of the sources of information, influencers, and willingness to change. The interviews were recorded and transcribed by our staff members. We identified emergent themes through thematic analysis. The participants’ perspective on the HPV vaccine school requirement was mixed. Lack of information of the HPV vaccines and lack of communication about the school-entry requirement were the themes most mentioned in the interviews. Moreover, previous negative experiences from friends or family members and adverse effects deterred some participants from vaccinating their kids. We discussed barriers in the process of soliciting an exemption. Most barriers mentioned by study participants are modifiable. Information about the HPV vaccine mandate’s implementation and educational materials regarding HPV vaccine safety need to be provided to address parents’ concerns related to the vaccine’s side effects. Schools (teachers, principal directors, and administrative staff), the government, and parent organizations need to be part of these efforts. This multilevel approach will help to improve disseminating information about HPV vaccination to clarify doubts and misinformation among parents. The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-021-11952-w.
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影响因子:
1.9
作者:
Aragones A;Genoff M;Gonzalez C;Shuk E;Gany F
通讯作者:
Gany F
影响因子:
2.7
作者:
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通讯作者:
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3.1
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通讯作者:
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DOI:
10.1111/cch.12331
发表时间:
2016-07
期刊:
Child: care, health and development
影响因子:
--
作者:
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通讯作者:
Niccolai LM
影响因子:
2.9
作者:
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通讯作者:
Asey F