RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Variables Associated With Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine Acceptance by Men
JF The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
JO J Am Board Fam Med
FD American Board of Family Medicine
SP 34
OP 42
DO 10.3122/jabfm.2009.01.080008
VO 22
IS 1
A1 Daron G. Ferris
A1 Jennifer L. Waller
A1 Jeremiah Miller
A1 Pratik Patel
A1 George A. Price
A1 Lanier Jackson
A1 Courtesia Wilson
YR 2009
UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/22/1/34.abstract
AB Objective: To determine correlates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine acceptance for men.Methods: A convenience sample of men aged 18 to 45 years read a one-page information sheet about HPV and the HPV vaccine, then completed a 29-item questionnaire. χ2 tests were used to determine whether differences in demographic, sexual, and vaccine-related variables existed between levels of wanting the HPV vaccine.Results: Positive correlates of HPV vaccine acceptance included higher education (P &lt; .0001); hispanic ethnicity (P = .0003); wearing a seat belt most of the time (P = .02); regular tobacco use (P = &lt;.001); not being sexually active (P = .0008); history of more than 10 female sexual partners (P = .0004); not having oral sex (P = .045); extreme worry about vaccine side effects (P &lt; .0001); extreme concern about vaccine safety (P &lt; .0001); the importance of getting vaccines (P &lt; .0001); familiarity with HPV (P &lt; .0001); and extreme importance of receiving the HPV vaccine (P &lt; .0001).Conclusions: Men with greater general education, high-risk behaviors, and knowledge about HPV are more likely to want the HPV vaccine. Focused educational efforts should facilitate even wider acceptance of the HPV vaccine by men.