Testing a Model for Parental Acceptance of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in 9- to 18-Year-Old Girls: A Theory-Guided Study

Gardasil is the first vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer and other diseases caused by certain types of genital human papillomavirus in females, but little is known about parental acceptance of this vaccine. The purpose of this study was to test a model that predicts intention to vaccinate...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of pediatric nursing 2012-12, Vol.27 (6), p.614-625
Hauptverfasser: Reynolds, Diane, O'Connell, Kathleen A.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Gardasil is the first vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer and other diseases caused by certain types of genital human papillomavirus in females, but little is known about parental acceptance of this vaccine. The purpose of this study was to test a model that predicts intention to vaccinate that includes constructs from the health belief model and the theory of reasoned action.
ISSN:0882-5963
1532-8449
DOI:10.1016/j.pedn.2011.09.005