| Title | Parents' Recall and Reflections on Experiences Related to HPV Vaccination for Their Children. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Authors | Niccolai, Linda M., Caitlin E. Hansen, Marisol Credle, and Eugene D. Shapiro |
| Journal | Qualitative health research |
| Date Published | 2015 Mar 16 |
| ISSN | 1049-7323 |
| Abstract | Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage remains suboptimal in the United States. We conducted in-depth interviews with parents of adolescents from an urban primary care center serving a low-income minority population to describe their experiences. We identified the following themes: (a) parents of unvaccinated children generally had not discussed the vaccine with providers and had low awareness; (b) among unaware parents, provision of brief information generally resulted in positive comments about the vaccine; (c) vaccine was typically not requested by parents but rather offered by providers; (d) strength of the recommendations from providers varied, and vaccine was sometimes presented as optional or low priority; (e) parents had low awareness of the three-dose regimen and poor recall about completion; and (f) limited understanding of why boys should be vaccinated. More than 7 years after the introduction of HPV vaccine, there is substantial room for improving the way it is recommended and discussed by providers. |
| DOI | 10.1177/1049732315575712 |
| Alternate Journal | Qual Health Res |
