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Barriers towards HPV Vaccinations for Boys and Young Men: A Narrative Review.
- Source :
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Viruses [Viruses] 2021 Aug 19; Vol. 13 (8). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Aug 19. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Background: HPV vaccination of both girls and boys can protect against infection and eliminate the risk for HPV-associated cancer. Due to a common misconception that the virus only poses risks to women, vaccine coverage is suboptimal among men in many countries. It is urgent to identify barriers to vaccination of boys and men.<br />Methods: We conducted a narrative review of publications examining attitudes and beliefs regarding HPV vaccination for boys and young men. The electronic databases searched were PubMed, PsychInfo and Scopus (December 2020; last update July 2021). A total of 103 original articles were included in the final analysis.<br />Results: The central barriers against vaccination of boys and men are: (1) lack of knowledge, (2) vaccine hesitancy in general, (3) lack of recommendation from and/or discussions with healthcare providers, (4) cost and logistics, and (5) the idea that HPV vaccination may promote promiscuity. Men who have sex with men and families belonging to ethnic minorities express a need for information tailored to their situation.<br />Conclusions: Boys should be included in national immunization programs and men should also be offered catch-up vaccinations. Future studies should focus on addressing vaccine hesitancy and developing interventions to promote pan-gender HPV vaccination.
- Subjects :
- Culture
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Male
Papillomaviridae genetics
Papillomavirus Infections prevention & control
Papillomavirus Infections virology
Papillomaviridae immunology
Papillomavirus Infections psychology
Papillomavirus Vaccines administration & dosage
Vaccination psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1999-4915
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Viruses
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34452508
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/v13081644