Predictors of HPV vaccine uptake among women aged 19–26: Importance of a physician's recommendation

Among insured women, aged 19–26 years, those who discussed the HPV vaccine with their physician and received a recommendation were overwhelmingly more likely to be vaccinated. Student status and perception of the personal importance of vaccination were also predictive of vaccination. The strength of...

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Published in:Vaccine 2011-01, Vol.29 (5), p.890-895
Main Authors: Rosenthal, S.L, Weiss, T.W, Zimet, G.D, Ma, L, Good, M.B, Vichnin, M.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Allergy and Immunology
Applied microbiology
Attitude of Health Personnel
Biological and medical sciences
Cervical cancer
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
health care workers
Human papillomavirus
Humans
Immunization
Microbiology
Miscellaneous
Papillomavirus Infections - prevention & control
Papillomavirus Vaccines - administration & dosage
Papillomavirus Vaccines - immunology
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - psychology
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - statistics & numerical data
patients
Physicians
Uptake
vaccination
Vaccination - utilization
Vaccines
Vaccines, antisera, therapeutical immunoglobulins and monoclonal antibodies (general aspects)
Virology
women
Young Adult
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Summary:Among insured women, aged 19–26 years, those who discussed the HPV vaccine with their physician and received a recommendation were overwhelmingly more likely to be vaccinated. Student status and perception of the personal importance of vaccination were also predictive of vaccination. The strength of the physician's recommendation played a significant role in the decision to be vaccinated, resulting in a 4-fold greater likelihood of vaccination when women received a strong recommendation versus one that was not strong. Health care providers should be well-informed about HPV vaccination and recognize that the strength of their recommendation to patients will foster appropriate uptake.
ISSN:0264-410X
1873-2518
DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2009.12.063