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ArticleIconic research and engineering journals2024

Factors Associated with Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in Adolescents Aged 10-12 Years in Kiambu Sub-County, Kenya.

Virginia Wangeci Kariuki, Ruth Nduati, Anne Wangombe

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Article in Iconic research and engineering journals, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Virginia Wangeci KariukiUniversity of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences.
Ruth NduatiUniversity of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences.
Anne WangombeUniversity of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences.

Funding

Health-Professional Education Partnership Initiative (HEPI) - KenyaR25TW011212 · FIC · UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI · PI NDUATI, RUTH WANJIRU, WAMALWA, DALTON CHEKOKO · 2018 to 2022
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FIC NIH HHS R25 TW011212
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study aimed to assess factors influencing HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents aged 10-12 years in Kiambu sub-county, Kenya. Despite global efforts, HPV vaccine uptake remains inadequate. Challenges identified include lack of awareness and misconceptions about the vaccine, while factors influencing uptake include age, caregiver's role, education level, and perception of vaccine importance and safety. Targeted interventions such as community health education, behavior change interventions, and accurate information dissemination are crucial to improving vaccine uptake. The study adhered to reporting guidelines and involved patient and public participation. However, limitations include potential recall bias, unexplored perception components, COVID-19-related confusion, and the cross-sectional design's inability to establish causal relationships.

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AdolescentsHPV vaccineUptake

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PMID39882273
PMCPMC11775414

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