ArticleThe Journal of infectious diseases2023
Trends in Adolescent Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Parental Hesitancy in the United States.
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- Human Papillomavirus Vaccination by Country of Birth and Sex Among Adolescents Receiving Care in Community-Based Clinics.Academic pediatricsArticle
- Lessons Learned From the Implementation of a Clinic-Focused HPV Vaccination Initiative.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage remains suboptimal in the United States, underscoring the importance of monitoring trends in vaccine hesitancy.
methodsCross-sectional data from the 2011-2020 National Immunization Survey-Teen were used to assess trends in HPV vaccination initiation among 13-17-year-olds, parental intent to initiate vaccination, and primary reasons for parental hesitancy.
resultsAmong all sex and race and ethnicity groups, the prevalence of HPV vaccination initiation increased over time, but parental intent to vaccinate against HPV for unvaccinated teens remained consistently low (≤45%). Among hesitant parents, "safety concerns" increased in nearly all demographic groups, with the greatest increases observed for non-Hispanic white female and male teens and no change for non-Hispanic black female teens. In 2019-2020, parents of unvaccinated non-Hispanic white teens were least likely to intend on vaccinating their teens, and the most common reason for hesitancy varied by sex and race and ethnicity (eg, "safety concerns" for white teens and "not necessary" for black female teens).
conclusionsAlthough HPV vaccination initiation increased over time, a substantial fraction of parents remain hesitant, and trends in their reason varied by sex and race and ethnicity. Health campaigns and clinicians should address vaccine safety and necessity.
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