Gender Differences Among Low Income Women in Their Intent to Vaccinate Their Sons and Daughters Against Human Papillomavirus Infection

Abstract Study Objective The HPV vaccine was approved for use in males in 2009. The purpose of our study was to examine current intentions to vaccinate sons and daughters among low income women. Design A survey was administered to 322 mothers with a son or daughter 9-26 years of age to examine gende...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology 2012-06, Vol.25 (3), p.218-220
Main Authors: Berenson, Abbey B., MD, MMS, PhD, Rahman, Mahbubur, MBBS, PhD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Female
Gender differences
Health Care Surveys
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
HPV
Human papillomavirus
Humans
Intention
Logistic Models
Male
Mothers - psychology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Papillomavirus Infections - prevention & control
Papillomavirus Vaccines
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - psychology
Pediatrics
Poverty
Sex Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Texas
Vaccination - psychology
Vaccine
Vaccine uptake
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Study Objective The HPV vaccine was approved for use in males in 2009. The purpose of our study was to examine current intentions to vaccinate sons and daughters among low income women. Design A survey was administered to 322 mothers with a son or daughter 9-26 years of age to examine gender differences in intent to vaccinate their children. Setting Five public reproductive health clinics in southeast Texas, between August, 2010 and May, 2011. Participants The study population consisted of 322 women with ≥1 child 9–26 years of age. Main Outcome Measures Knowledge of HPV vaccine, intention to have son or daughter receive the HPV vaccine, and reasons for not vaccinating son or daughter. Results Women with only a daughter were more willing than those with a son to vaccinate their child (71% vs 44%, P < 0.001). A similar scenario was observed for mothers of both daughters and sons (67% vs 39%, P < 0.001). Mothers of sons as compared to daughters were less likely to consider their child at risk of HPV (27% vs 12%, P = 0.028) while those with daughters were more concerned about side effects (54% vs 33%, P = 0.008). Conclusion Educational interventions are needed to address the importance to mothers of vaccinating both their sons and daughters against HPV.
ISSN:1083-3188
1873-4332
DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2012.01.003