Acceptability of Genital Herpes Immunization

Abstract

In groups of high-risk individuals who had completed participation in HSV-2 clinical trials, health beliefs and health behaviors influenced acceptability of hypothetical HSV-2 vaccination. The findings support the need to understand determinants of acceptance of vaccines for HSV-2 and other STDs.

Parental Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Survey (PHPVS): Nurse-Led Instrument Development and Psychometric Testing for Use in Research and Primary Care Screening

“…Current research data on parental acceptance of the HPV vaccine are consistent with previous research on acceptability of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) vaccination, reproductive health education, oral contraceptives, and information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs); parents are fearful that these types of health care innovations can lead to promiscuity (Eisenberg, Bearinger, Sieving, Swain, & Resnick, 2004; Hofferth, Kahn, & Baldwin, 1987; Zimet et al, 1997; Zimet, Kee, Winston, Perkins, & Maharry, 2001). The controversy of vaccinating children and adolescents with the HPV vaccine persisted in 2006 because of concerns that it would lead to behavioral disinhibition by encouraging adolescent sexual promiscuity, sexual irresponsibility, or early sexual activity (Hofferth et al, 1987; O’Sullivan, Meyer-Balhburg, & Watkins, 2000).…”

“…All survey items and their correlated theoretical concepts have demonstrated intent to vaccinate in other studies (Zimet et al, 1997). General questions about personal characteristics, such as age and gender, were placed at the beginning of the survey.…”