Acceptability of HPV Vaccine for Males and Preferences for Future Education Programs Among Appalachian Residents
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 HPV vaccine education programs were examined...
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| author | Paul L. Reiter PhD Benjamin R. Oldach MPH Katherine E. Randle MPH Mira L. Katz PhD |
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| description | 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 HPV vaccine education programs were examined among residents of Appalachian Ohio. Focus groups and in-depth interviews were conducted with Appalachian Ohio residents between July and October 2011. Participants ( n = 102 from 24 focus groups and 5 in-depth interviews) included four key stakeholder groups: health care providers, community leaders, parents with adolescent sons, and young adult men ages 18 to 26 years. Support for vaccinating males against HPV was high among participants, despite low awareness and knowledge about HPV vaccine for males. Participants reported three categories of potential barriers to vaccinating males against HPV: concerns about vaccine safety and side effects, access to care and vaccination logistics, and gender and cultural issues. Participants reported that HPV vaccine was viewed as being only for females in their communities and that receiving the vaccine may be emasculating or embarrassing to males. Participants suggested that future HPV vaccine education programs mainly target parents, include basic information about HPV-related diseases and HPV vaccine (e.g., number of doses, cost), and present the vaccine as having the potential to prevent cancer (as opposed to preventing genital warts). Acceptability of HPV vaccine for males was high among residents of Appalachian Ohio. Future HPV vaccine education programs in Appalachia should address common potential barriers to vaccination and help destigmatize vaccination among males. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-60d9078f83784534960929ed94f8769e2022-12-21T19:44:00ZengSAGE PublishingAmerican Journal of Men's Health1557-98831557-98912014-03-01810.1177/1557988313505319Acceptability of HPV Vaccine for Males and Preferences for Future Education Programs Among Appalachian ResidentsPaul L. Reiter PhD0Benjamin R. Oldach MPH1Katherine E. Randle MPH2Mira L. Katz PhD3The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USAThe Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USAThe Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USAThe Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USAAppalachia 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 HPV vaccine education programs were examined among residents of Appalachian Ohio. Focus groups and in-depth interviews were conducted with Appalachian Ohio residents between July and October 2011. Participants ( n = 102 from 24 focus groups and 5 in-depth interviews) included four key stakeholder groups: health care providers, community leaders, parents with adolescent sons, and young adult men ages 18 to 26 years. Support for vaccinating males against HPV was high among participants, despite low awareness and knowledge about HPV vaccine for males. Participants reported three categories of potential barriers to vaccinating males against HPV: concerns about vaccine safety and side effects, access to care and vaccination logistics, and gender and cultural issues. Participants reported that HPV vaccine was viewed as being only for females in their communities and that receiving the vaccine may be emasculating or embarrassing to males. Participants suggested that future HPV vaccine education programs mainly target parents, include basic information about HPV-related diseases and HPV vaccine (e.g., number of doses, cost), and present the vaccine as having the potential to prevent cancer (as opposed to preventing genital warts). Acceptability of HPV vaccine for males was high among residents of Appalachian Ohio. Future HPV vaccine education programs in Appalachia should address common potential barriers to vaccination and help destigmatize vaccination among males.https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988313505319 |
| spellingShingle | Paul L. Reiter PhD Benjamin R. Oldach MPH Katherine E. Randle MPH Mira L. Katz PhD Acceptability of HPV Vaccine for Males and Preferences for Future Education Programs Among Appalachian Residents American Journal of Men's Health |
| title | Acceptability of HPV Vaccine for Males and Preferences for Future Education Programs Among Appalachian Residents |
| title_full | Acceptability of HPV Vaccine for Males and Preferences for Future Education Programs Among Appalachian Residents |
| title_fullStr | Acceptability of HPV Vaccine for Males and Preferences for Future Education Programs Among Appalachian Residents |
| title_full_unstemmed | Acceptability of HPV Vaccine for Males and Preferences for Future Education Programs Among Appalachian Residents |
| title_short | Acceptability of HPV Vaccine for Males and Preferences for Future Education Programs Among Appalachian Residents |
| title_sort | acceptability of hpv vaccine for males and preferences for future education programs among appalachian residents |
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