ArticleThe European journal of general practice2021
A qualitative study of parental views of HPV vaccination in Ireland.
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- Factors that influence caregivers' and adolescents' views and practices regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for adolescents: a qualitative evidence synthesis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2025Pooled it
- Health Beliefs and Perspectives of Parents Regarding Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Kuwait: Qualitative Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- A method of estimating cervical cancers prevented by the introduction of national screening in Ireland.European journal of public health · 2026Article
- Barriers associated with the parental acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination of minors in Asir, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2025Article
- Overcoming HPV Vaccine Hesitancy in Japan: A Narrative Review of Safety Evidence, Risk Communication, and Policy Approaches.Vaccines · 2025Review
- Deliberation, context, emotion and trust - understanding the dynamics of adults' COVID-19 vaccination decisions in Germany.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Knowledge and Awareness of Parents Towards Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV Vaccines, and Vaccine Acceptability in Northern Cyprus.Journal of prevention (2022) · 2022Article
- Knowledge of mothers regarding children's vaccinations in Greece: an online cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Genotype Distribution and Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Infection in Women in Northern Jiangsu Province of China.Cancer management and research · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundDespite significant evidence supporting the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in the prevention of cervical cancer, uptake of this vaccine is below target in many countries. HPV uptake in Ireland has declined from 87% in 2014-15 to 51% in 2016-17 and currently remains suboptimal at 64.1% in 2017-18.
objectivesThis study aimed to explore parental views of the HPV vaccine; elucidate specific concerns relating to this vaccine and to identify relevant influences on the decision to vaccinate against HPV to inform strategies to optimise uptake.
methodsAn in-depth qualitative study, using semi-structured interviews was conducted among parents of 11-13-year-old girls (
resultsEighteen interviews were conducted (14 female and 4 male participants). Parents favoured HPV vaccination to protect their daughters and prevent disease. Barriers to vaccination included; the fear of long-term side effects, lack of knowledge and the risk versus benefit ratio. General practitioners (GPs) were identified as having a strong influence over parental vaccination decisions, as did media reports and the recent cervical screening programme controversy in Ireland.
conclusionThis study suggests that significant parental concerns remain to the HPV vaccine. More comprehensive information on the research surrounding this vaccine's safety profile is required. GP's may play a pivotal role in HPV vaccination going forward.
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