Latinx fathers report low awareness and knowledge of the human papillomavirus vaccine, but high willingness to vaccinate their children if recommended by a healthcare provider
A qualitative study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21189287 |
|---|---|
| Authors | A C Lindsay (0000-0002-2520-0493, University of Massachusetts Boston, corresponding author), Denisse Delgado (University of Massachusetts Boston), Madelyne J Valdez (University of Massachusetts Boston), Phillip J Granberry (0000-0001-9280-2016, Action for Boston Community Development), Phillip Granberry (College of Liberal Arts and The Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development and Public Policy, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 2883-2897 |
| Publication date | 2022-11-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Global Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1744-1692 • E-ISSN: 1744-1706 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17441692.2021.1985580 |
| OpenAlex | W3203279956 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 42 |
This descriptive qualitative study explored Latinx fathers’ awareness, knowledge, and acceptability of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for their adolescent children. Data were collected through individual, semi-structured interviews and analysed using a hybrid method of thematic analysis that incorporated deductive and inductive approaches. Nineteen, majority foreign-born Latinx fathers participated. Four main themes and two subthemes emerged from the analyses. Results found fathers’ low awareness and knowledge of HPV and the HPV vaccine. Results also identified fathers’ positive attitudes toward vaccines in general. Moreover, results revealed fathers trust in healthcare providers and high willingness to vaccinate their children against HPV if recommended by their child’s primary healthcare provider. Findings indicate the need for increased efforts to raise awareness and knowledge among Latinx fathers of HPV and the HPV vaccine. Given the limited research focused on Latinx fathers, the study’s findings are valuable in building a knowledge foundation for developing future studies and interventions to promote the HPV vaccine targeting Latinx fathers living in the United States. Future research should quantify Latinx fathers’ awareness, knowledge, and acceptability of the HPV vaccine for their sons and daughters and assess fathers’ role in the decision-making process to vaccinate their children against HPV
Cervical cancer · Family medicine · Health care · Human papillomavirus · Human papillomavirus vaccine · Political science · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research · Hepatitis B Virus Studies · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |