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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and factors related to intention to obtain the vaccine among young college women in Thailand [PDF]

Journal of Health Research, 2018
Purpose - Most cervical cancers are caused by genital human papillomavirus (HPV). However, it can be prevented if females receive an HPV vaccine. Nevertheless, there is limited evidence of HPV vaccination and predictors of intention to obtain the vaccine
Nop T. Ratanasiripong, Sirinat Sri-Umporn, Duangrat Kathalae, Suda Hanklang, Paul Ratanasiripong   +4 more
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The influence of affect on HPV vaccine decision making in an HPV vaccine naïve college student population

Preventive Medicine Reports, 2020
The HPV vaccine is recommended for all adolescents starting at age 11, but coverage is low, especially in the young adult population. The CDC is prioritizing catch-up vaccination and has expanded recommendations for all young adults to age 26.
Lynne B. Klasko-Foster, Sarahmona Przybyla, Heather Orom, Elizabeth Gage-Bouchard, Marc T. Kiviniemi   +4 more
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Predictor of HPV Vaccination Uptake among Foreign-Born College Students in the U.S.: An Exploration of the Role of Acculturation and the Health Belief Model

Vaccines, 2023
Objective: to measure the HPV vaccination rate and knowledge about HPV and its vaccine among foreign-born college students; additionally, to measure the effect of acculturation and HBM constructs on the HPV vaccination behavior among foreign-born college
Fahad T. Alsulami, Jesus Sanchez, Silvia E. Rabionet, Ioana Popovici, Mohamed A. Baraka   +4 more
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Effectiveness of HPV vaccine as part of national immunization program for preventing HPV infection in Thai schoolgirls after seven years post-vaccination

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Thailand introduced a two-dose regimen of bivalent HPV vaccines for Grade 5 schoolgirls, approximately 11 years old, initially piloted in Ayutthaya province in 2014, and nationwide under the National Immunization Program (NIP) in 2017.
Pornjarim Nilyanimit, Preeyaporn Vichaiwattana, Ratchadawan Aeemchinda, Wichan Bhunyakitikorn, Thanawadee Thantithaveewat, Sunanta Seetho, Darunee Phosri, Naiyana Netthip, Nungruthai Suntronwong, Nasamon Wanlapakorn, Yong Poovorawan   +10 more
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Human papillomavirus vaccine administration behaviors and influences among Arizona pharmacists and pharmacy interns

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2021
This study assessed 27 Arizona community pharmacists’ and pharmacy interns’ human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administration behaviors and influences.
Alexis Koskan, Maricarmen Vizcaino, Stephanie A. Brennhofer, Chong D. Lee, Anthony J. Roberto   +4 more
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The impact of vaccine access difficulties on HPV vaccine intention and uptake among female university students in China

International Journal for Equity in Health
Background Ensuring vaccine access is a prerequisite for promoting human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination. Although HPV vaccination efforts in China have primarily focused on young females, little research has examined the difficulties they face in ...
Weiyi Wang
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PREDITORS AND ACCEPTABILITY OF HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS VACCINE UPTAKE AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ILE-IFE

Sanamed, 2019
Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide and in Nigeria. Human papilloma virus (HPV), has been implicated as the causative agent of cervical cancer. The fact that HPV vaccination can prevent the occurrence of this
Fehintola O Funmito, Fehintola O Akintunde, Ogundele A Olorunfemi, Adegbenro A Caleb, Olowookere A Samuel, Afolabi T Olusegun   +5 more
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Low Uptake of the Second Dose of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Vaccines, 2022
Cervical cancer represents the most common neoplastic pathology among women, with a high burden of morbidity and mortality globally. Tanzania is no exception.
Nchang’wa Nhumba, Bruno Sunguya
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Human papillomavirus vaccination intention and its associated factors among female medical college students in Hubei, China: A cross-sectional study

Journal of Education and Health Promotion
BACKGROUND: The uptake rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in China is low, including among college students. In addition, medical students are the target population for the HPV vaccine, but they have poor uptake of the HPV vaccine. This study
Huan Yang, Suneerat Yangyuen, Kemika Sombateyotha   +2 more
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Acceptability of HPV Vaccine for Males and Preferences for Future Education Programs Among Appalachian Residents

American Journal of Men's Health, 2014
Appalachia is a geographic region with several disparities related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, yet little is known about acceptability of HPV vaccine for males among Appalachian residents. HPV vaccine acceptability and preferences for future
Paul L. Reiter PhD, Benjamin R. Oldach MPH, Katherine E. Randle MPH, Mira L. Katz PhD   +3 more
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