HPV vaccine series completion among adolescent Hispanic males (35%) is lower than the Healthy People 2020 80% goal. This directed qualitative content analysis identified mother's beliefs about their sons completing the series. We found that mothers (N=19): 1. Express positive feelings; 2. Believe the vaccine has positive effects; 3. Identify the father, and doctor as supporters and friends as non-supporters; 4. List health insurance, transportation and clinic reminders as facilitators and 5. Mention affordability as a barrier to vaccine completion. Results provide guidance for interventions. Increasing HPV vaccination among boys will decrease the overall incidence of HPV in this population.
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