Sex differences among college students in awareness of the human papillomavirus vaccine and vaccine options.
J Am Coll Health
; 63(2): 144-7, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To explore awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) and use of HPV vaccines (Gardasil and Cervarix) by college students.PARTICIPANTS:
The sample was composed of 817 undergraduates at 2 northeastern US universities; they participated between February and May 2010.METHODS:
Students were provided with a link to an anonymous, self-administered, Web-based survey comprised of 76 questions. The survey included questions about health behaviors, awareness, and knowledge of HPV and the 2 HPV vaccines, and vaccine uptake.RESULTS:
Results indicate high levels of awareness of HPV as well as marked sex differences related to vaccine awareness and uptake. Both sexes are largely unaware of Cervarix and the differences between Cervarix and Gardasil.CONCLUSION:
The study affirms the importance of a clinician's recommendation for HPV vaccination. Public health messaging should become more inclusive of adolescent and young adult males. College students' awareness of HPV vaccine options mirrors Gardasil's market dominance in the United States.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Papillomaviridae
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Estudantes
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Universidades
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Caracteres Sexuais
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Vacinação
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Infecções por Papillomavirus
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Coll Health
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article