Associations of health behaviors with human papillomavirus vaccine uptake, completion, and intentions among female undergraduate students

Bibliographic Data

ID4228039
AuthorsJoseph G Winger (0000-0001-6278-2560, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis), Shannon M Christy (0000-0001-5306-7020, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis), Catherine E Mosher (0000-0002-9689-5392, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis)
Year2016
Volume21
Issue9
Pages1949-1955
Publication date2016-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105315569093
PMID25649428
PMCIDPMC4523455
OpenAlexW2058693884
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited13

This study explored associations between health behaviors and human papillomavirus vaccine receipt/intentions among female undergraduates. Participants ( N = 286) completed a survey assessing human papillomavirus vaccine uptake (receiving 1-3 shots vs no shots), completion (receiving 3 shots vs 1-2 shots), and intentions as well as various health behaviors. Human papillomavirus vaccine uptake and completion were associated with receipt of other preventive medical care; completion was associated with having a regular healthcare provider. Among unvaccinated students ( n = 115), increased human papillomavirus vaccine intentions were associated with flu shot and human immunodeficiency virus test receipt. Findings suggest promoting human papillomavirus vaccination with other preventive medical care might improve vaccine receipt

Cancer · Cervical cancer · Family medicine · Health care · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Human papillomavirus · Human papillomavirus vaccine · Receipt · Vaccination · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research · Medicine · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy · Immunology · Internal Medicine

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