TY - JOUR
T1 - Predictors of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Intention and Uptake Among US Hispanic Parents
T2 - A Cross-Sectional Study
AU - Fernandez-Pineda, Madeline
AU - Melendez, Carlos R.
AU - Fernandez, Melanie
AU - Cianelli, Rosina
AU - Roman, Jessica
AU - Villegas, Natalia
AU - Matsuda, Yui
AU - Montano, Nilda Peragallo
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2024.
PY - 2024/9
Y1 - 2024/9
N2 - Introduction: This study explored the influence of the Theory of Planned Behavior constructs on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (HPVV) intentions and uptake among Hispanic parents in South Florida for their children aged 9–21. Method: A descriptive exploratory analysis was conducted using 39 surveys completed by Hispanic parents. These surveys encompassed demographic data and questions about HPVV uptake, intention, attitudes, subjective norms, knowledge, self-efficacy, and awareness. Results: Most participants were uninsured (77%), unemployed (59%), and had low Americanism acculturation (74%). A little over half were aware of the HPVV (54%), yet most had high positive HPVV attitudes (95%) and self-efficacy (85%). HPVV intentions within the year were also high (82%); however, HPVV uptake (45%) and HPVV knowledge (40%) were low at the time of the study. Most parents reported physicians (72%) and nurses/nurse practitioners (59%) as the most influential individuals in their decision-making. A statistically significant relationship between HPVV intention and HPVV attitude (X_Wald^2 (1) = 5.71, p = 0.02., OR = 5.11) and between HPVV uptake and HPVV awareness (X_Wald^2 (1) = 4.63, p = 0.03., OR = 12) were observed. Conclusion: This study recommends further research and targeted interventions to improve HPVV awareness among Hispanic communities. The participants’ highly positive attitudes and self-efficacy provide a hopeful outlook for future vaccination efforts within this demographic.
AB - Introduction: This study explored the influence of the Theory of Planned Behavior constructs on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (HPVV) intentions and uptake among Hispanic parents in South Florida for their children aged 9–21. Method: A descriptive exploratory analysis was conducted using 39 surveys completed by Hispanic parents. These surveys encompassed demographic data and questions about HPVV uptake, intention, attitudes, subjective norms, knowledge, self-efficacy, and awareness. Results: Most participants were uninsured (77%), unemployed (59%), and had low Americanism acculturation (74%). A little over half were aware of the HPVV (54%), yet most had high positive HPVV attitudes (95%) and self-efficacy (85%). HPVV intentions within the year were also high (82%); however, HPVV uptake (45%) and HPVV knowledge (40%) were low at the time of the study. Most parents reported physicians (72%) and nurses/nurse practitioners (59%) as the most influential individuals in their decision-making. A statistically significant relationship between HPVV intention and HPVV attitude (X_Wald^2 (1) = 5.71, p = 0.02., OR = 5.11) and between HPVV uptake and HPVV awareness (X_Wald^2 (1) = 4.63, p = 0.03., OR = 12) were observed. Conclusion: This study recommends further research and targeted interventions to improve HPVV awareness among Hispanic communities. The participants’ highly positive attitudes and self-efficacy provide a hopeful outlook for future vaccination efforts within this demographic.
KW - Hispanic/Latino(a)
KW - HPV vaccine predictors
KW - intention
KW - Theory of Planned Behavior
KW - uptake
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85184675293
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U2 - 10.1177/15404153241229688
DO - 10.1177/15404153241229688
M3 - Article
C2 - 38321763
AN - SCOPUS:85184675293
SN - 1540-4153
VL - 22
SP - 142
EP - 149
JO - Hispanic Health Care International
JF - Hispanic Health Care International
IS - 3
ER -