Adolescents' beliefs about their parents' human papillomavirus vaccination decisions

作者:Forster A S; Marlow L A V; Waller J*
来源:BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , 2010, 117(2): 229-233.
DOI:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02412.x

摘要

A significant minority of parents are concerned that human papillomavirus vaccination will affect sexual behaviour. We explored this issue with 162 adolescent girls. Most (between 90 and 92%) did not perceive a connection between parental consent to vaccination and parental authorisation for sexual activity, but a small percentage believed that vaccination consent implied that they were old enough to have sex (8%), or that it was okay for them to be sexually active (10%). The findings are broadly reassuring, but highlight the need for vaccination information materials to clarify why the vaccine is administered before sexual debut.

  • 出版日期2010-1