Knowledge and Awareness of Polish Parents on Vaccination against Human Papillomavirus

Sypień, Piotr; Zielonka, Tadeusz M.

doi:10.3390/vaccines10071156

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“…Older studies showed that parents tended to postpone HPV vaccination as they associate HPV vaccination with sexual life or the hesitancy of medical recommendations for an early HPV vaccination [ 30 ]. One study from Poland revealed that Polish parents have a positive attitude towards vaccination; however, only 5% of daughters and 4% of sons were vaccinated against HPV in Poland [ 31 ], compared with our data, where more parents vaccinated their children. In our study out of 666 parents, 67 (10.06%) parents vaccinated their children, both girls and boys, against HPV.…”

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Barriers and Facilitators of Romanian HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccination

Manolescu

Zugravu

Zaharia³

et al. 2022

Vaccines

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Background: Many countries had initial success with HPV vaccination campaigns worldwide. The HPV vaccine coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic dropped consistently. The aim of our research is to assess the barriers and facilitators of the current Romanian HPV vaccination campaign. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional observational survey was conducted in the Romanian general population; a self-administered questionnaire was used. Results: 1122 responders were interviewed; 666 (59.36%) were parents, and 67 (5.97%) HPV vaccinated themselves. A multinominal logistic regression carried out in the parents’ category showed that women with university studies and informed from medical sources have greater chances to HPV vaccinate. Reticence regarding vaccination comes from the high cost of the vaccine and a lack of information. Only 118 (10.51%) vaccinated against HPV. From the logistic regression analysis, gender (ORa 0.461 = 95% CI: (0.196; 1.083)), geographic area of residence (ORa = 0.517; 95% CI: (0.331; 0.807)), and the inclusion of the HPV vaccine in the National Vaccination Program (ORa = 2.4; 95% CI: (1.361; 4.235)) were the factors found most associated with HPV vaccination. Conclusions: In the general population, the inclusion of HPV vaccination in the National Vaccination Program would be the most important facilitator of HPV vaccination in Romania. In parents that did not vaccinate their children, one important barrier to HPV vaccination was the high cost of the HPV vaccine and the lack of proper information. The acceptability of HPV vaccination in Romania is low; therefore, public health educational programs are needed.

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Barriers and Facilitators of Romanian HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccination

Manolescu

Zugravu

Zaharia³

et al. 2022

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“…A systematic search was performed in four databases on 13 September 2023, resulting in 9322 articles; after removing the duplicates, 4206 publications were screened by title and abstract. In total, 133 were assessed for full-text, and 25 [ 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 ] were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis ( Figure 1 ).…”

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“…Nine studies were included in the meta-analysis of parents’ gender (comparing fathers and mothers), with 18,890 responders, of whom 13,983 had vaccinated (or an intent to vaccinate their) children [ 17 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 ]. The results revealed an OR of 0.75, with a 95% CI between 0.54 and 1.04, at a Z of 1.71 and a p = 0.09; Random Effects (RE) were used for an I 2 of 89% (See Figure 3 ).…”

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Vaccine Hesitancy among European Parents—Psychological and Social Factors Influencing the Decision to Vaccinate against HPV: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Achimaș-Cadariu,

Pașca,

Jiboc

et al. 2024

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Background: Due to low adherence to HPV vaccination programs, the European region struggles with vaccination rates lower than 30% among the targeted population. The present report investigated various socio-demographic and psychological factors influencing European parents’ hesitancy towards vaccinating their children. Methods: As of September 2023, four databases were searched. After applying inclusion criteria, all articles comparing psychological and socio-demographic factors in parents who vaccinate or do not vaccinate their children were included. Results: Twenty-five primary publications met the criteria, totaling 385,460 responders, of which 311,803 want to or have already vaccinated their child, and 73,555 do not wish to do so. Immigrant and employment status, religion, age of parents and the child’s gender seemed to influence their decision to vaccinate their child. Previous experience with vaccines, perceived safety and efficacy and the mother’s previous abnormal CCS results also impacted their decision. The caregivers’ education, gender, civil status, number of children, family history of neoplasia or mother’s CCS attendance did not influence their hesitancy to vaccine. Conclusion: Multiple demographic, social, economic and psychological barriers involved in the parents’ hesitancy to vaccinate their children against the HPV virus were highlighted. Specific at-risk categories that need to be targeted with information, education and vaccination campaigns were identified.

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“…It has not been possible to achieve a satisfactory effect so far and further efforts are being performed to increase HPV-vaccination coverage. Information campaigns and free vaccination campaigns organized by local governments are receiving positive responses from the public, as emphasized especially by Polish parents [ 23 ]. Therefore, additional nationwide efforts are needed to transfer the success of the vaccination program to the entire population.…”

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“…Therefore, it is necessary to further analyze the awareness and attitudes of physicians in order to raise the level of HPV vaccination in Poland. This is additionally important because the public is positively disposed to vaccination, while there is inadequate awareness of the need [ 23 , 35 ]. The public trusts doctors, so overcoming the problems outlined by professionals should be thoroughly researched and solved in the future.…”

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Awareness and Attitude of Polish Gynecologists and General Practitioners towards Human Papillomavirus Vaccinations

Sypień¹,

Marek

Zielonka

2023

Healthcare

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) leads to diseases of the skin and mucous membranes of the anogenital and upper gastrointestinal tract, especially neoplasia. HPV vaccinations effectively protect against the development of HPV-related diseases. However, despite the wide availability of vaccination for patients, only a few percent of Polish children are vaccinated. The reasons for this are certainly complex. Therefore, the aim of the study was to evaluate gynecologists’ and general practitioners’ knowledge, awareness and attitudes towards HPV vaccination and analyze their opinions about the interest in HPV vaccinations among children and parents. An anonymous, voluntary, cross-sectional survey study was conducted among 300 Polish gynecologists and general practitioners. Participants were from a diverse group with a wide range of work experience and different workplaces. Most of the respondents (83%), especially the gynecologists (p = 0.03), declared informing and discussing with parents the HPV-related diseases and prevention methods. Only 8% of the participants reported a negative reaction from parents when talking about HPV vaccines. However, in practice, physicians very rarely recommend this vaccine. HPV vaccination was recommended more often by female physicians (p = 0.03), general practitioners (p < 0.001), physicians working over five years (p < 0.001), doctors who regularly vaccinated themselves against influenza (p = 0.01) and those who vaccinated their children against HPV (p =0.001). The availability of educational materials for parents and/or patients encouraged physicians to provide this information (p < 0.001). Polish gynecologists and general practitioners declared a positive attitude regarding HPV vaccines; however, they rarely recommended this vaccine. Physicians who vaccinate themselves against influenza and their own children against HPV are more likely to provide information and encourage HPV vaccination in others. Additionally, the availability of educational material for parents and adolescents plays an essential role in the popularization of this vaccination. Knowledge alone is not enough for physicians to recommend the vaccination to patients.

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Knowledge and Awareness of Polish Parents on Vaccination against Human Papillomavirus

Cited by 7 publications

References 31 publications

Barriers and Facilitators of Romanian HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccination

Barriers and Facilitators of Romanian HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccination

Vaccine Hesitancy among European Parents—Psychological and Social Factors Influencing the Decision to Vaccinate against HPV: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Awareness and Attitude of Polish Gynecologists and General Practitioners towards Human Papillomavirus Vaccinations

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