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Review Papers | Oncology Science | India | Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024 | Rating: 5.2 / 10
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Barriers; A Systematic Scientific Review
Kaur Shaminder, Kaur Gagandeep, Sharma Preksha
Abstract: Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with poor health outcomes, including cervical cancer. A vaccine is available to protect against HPV infections and prevent HPV-related sequelae; however, vaccination rates have remained low despite the availability of the vaccine. Objective: This paper systematically reviews the literature on barriers to HPV vaccination to inform future efforts to increase HPV vaccine coverage. Methods: Combinations of the terms ??HPV Vaccination Barriers?? were searched in the PubMed and CINAHL through January 2012-2022. Original research, published in English discussing barriers in HPV vaccination uptake were included in the study. Results: Similar findings were observed among the articles reviewed. The low HPV vaccination uptake was found to be associated with lack of provider recommendations, high cost, inadequate knowledge and awareness of HPV and HPV vaccination, vaccine safety concerns, and stigma associated with sexual activity as a risk of HPV vaccination. Conclusions: Provider recommendations and accurate distribution of information must be increased in order to increase the rate of vaccine uptake. Further, research to understand the barriers that may affect unvaccinated adults in the catch-up age range, including males, may be beneficial, as majority of the previous studies focused on either parents of adolescents or women.
Keywords: HPV, Vaccination, Barriers
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024
Pages: 1771 - 1773