A5048249410- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Travel-related health issues
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
Brigham Young University
2024-2025
Hispanic Immigrants (HI) have lower vaccination rates than their non-Hispanic white counterparts. Culturally appropriate interventions are more influential in evoking change among viewers; therefore, it is important to understand the cultural factors of specific ethnic groups. In this study, we identify barriers Immigrants. An electronic survey was administered HI parents living United States. Using structural equation modeling, found that high religious practice and positive beliefs towards...
Background/Objectives: Hispanic immigrants (HIs) in the U.S.A. are disproportionately affected by cervical cancer compared to other groups, at least partly due low HPV vaccination rates. The aim of this study was investigate strategies improve vaccine attitudes and intent HIs developing testing effectiveness video-based interventions. Methods: This employed a two-phase mixed-methods approach. In first phase, focus groups with new established explored perspectives, concerns about vaccination,...
Safe and effective vaccines have been developed that protect against high-risk strains of HPV, but uptake is relatively low. We previously identified factors such as sexual attitudes HPV knowledge impact the intent Christian parents to vaccinate their children HPV. hypothesized culturally specific interventions in form short videos would be at improving vaccine intentions attitudes. made three educational videos, one with a focus, informational about control. Videos were distributed...
Purpose Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes an estimated 300,000 high grade cervical dysplasias and 36,000 preventable cancers each year in the United States alone. Despite having a safe, effective long lasting vaccine since 2006, rate of uptake has been suboptimal, particularly rural areas. In 2020, Utah ranked near last teenage HPV vaccination rates with areas trailing urban by about 18 percent. this study, we identified factors that affect intent parents to vaccinate their children against...