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Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Status and Parental Endorsement Intentions among Undergraduate Student Nurses

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  • Ashley Hollins

    (Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA)

  • Diane Wardell

    (Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA)

  • Maria E. Fernandez

    (School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA)

  • Christine Markham

    (School of Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA)

  • Vincent Guilamo-Ramos

    (Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health, New York University, New York, NY 10003, USA)

  • Diane Santa Maria

    (Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Houston, TX 77030, USA)

Abstract

We identified factors associated with student nurses’ Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) vaccination status and their intention to counsel parents on HPV vaccination. Undergraduate student nurses ( N = 153) from a large university in the south participated. Descriptive statistics, chi-squared tests, and independent t-tests ( p ≤ 0.05) were used to characterize the students’ vaccination status. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with vaccination status. HPV vaccination rates were low. Students who were older and married or living with a partner were less likely to have completed the HPV vaccine series. The most commonly cited reason for non-initiation and non-completion was the lack of provider endorsement. Vaccination status did not differ significantly according to race/ethnicity, religion, skills, or intention to counsel parents. While intentions to counsel parents on HPV vaccination are high among student nurses, interventions to improve vaccination rates among student nurses are needed.

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  • Ashley Hollins & Diane Wardell & Maria E. Fernandez & Christine Markham & Vincent Guilamo-Ramos & Diane Santa Maria, 2021. "Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Status and Parental Endorsement Intentions among Undergraduate Student Nurses," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(6), pages 1-10, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:6:p:3232-:d:521160
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