Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
attitudes, HPV vaccination, Utah parents, human papillomavirus
College
Nursing
Abstract
In 2006, the FDA approved a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer by guarding against the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV), which is responsible for 99% of cases of cervical cancer. The vaccine, called Gardasil, is currently routinely recommended for girls age 11-12 years. Because routine vaccination is recommended for such a young age group, parents will largely determine the success of Gardasil. Although research has indicated acceptance of the vaccine among parents has been high, a number of parental concerns have been raised which may still alter nationwide vaccine support. Due to Utah’s low childhood immunization rates and largely conservative culture, there is concern there will be particular parental resistance here to the vaccine.
Recommended Citation
Onofrio, Michelle and Maughan, Dr. Erin
(2013)
"Attitudes Toward HPV Vaccination Among Utah Parents,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1620.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1620