Minority College Students' HPV Knowledge, Awareness, and Vaccination History

Jones, Sande Gracia; Mathis-Gamble, Kayla Nicole; Fenkl, Eric A.

doi:10.1016/j.jana.2017.04.008

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“…Previous studies have focused on college students' general lack of knowledge of prevalence of HPV and modes of HPV transmission and prevention. [14][15][16]18 A recent cross-sectional survey of 256 undergraduate students from University of South Carolina showed that college students had limited knowledge of the prevention, symptoms, and consequences of HPV infection. The investigators proposed that college health professionals may help to increase student HPV awareness and vaccination.…”

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“…16 One study among minority college students demonstrated that many (20%) did not know that HPV can cause cancer. 18 Previous studies have demonstrated disparities in the levels of HPV knowledge among various groups of college students. For example, knowledge of HPV tends to be greater among women than men, [14][15][16] with women demonstrating greater awareness of HPV transmission, HPV health risks for women, signs and symptoms of infection, and existence of a vaccine than men.…”

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“…16 For example, while it is known that nearly all men and women will contract HPV at some point in their lives, 17 studies have demonstrated a lack of awareness among college students regarding the prevalence of HPV and their risk of becoming infected with the virus. 15,16,18 Barnard, et al 14…”

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A significant portion of college students are not aware of HPV disease and HPV vaccine recommendations

Kellogg

Shu

Arroyo

et al. 2019

Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics

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There is limited data on the HPV immunization status of Latino/Hispanic youth in the USA. In Los Angeles County in 2015, 54,973 (34.3%) college students were of Latino/Hispanic background. We examined Los Angeles County college students' awareness of HPV and HPV-related disease, HPV vaccine recommendations, and their vaccination status. This study surveyed 212 Los Angeles college students from January to April 2018. In a convenience sampling study, a 31-question, IRB-approved survey was administered face-to-face to college students 18 years and older at California State University settings in Los Angeles County. Almost two-thirds of the male (65%) and half of the female (51.6%) respondents did not know that the HPV vaccine is recommended through 26 years of age, and 47.6% did not know they can get the HPV vaccine at the college student health center or youth-friendly clinics. Ethnicity, family income, and the highest level of education in the family had a significant impact on immunization rates. Self-reported and actual HPV knowledge levels were significantly associated with vaccination status. Educational strategies focusing on the logistics of receiving the HPV vaccine and HPV vaccine catch-up eligibility for college students may be effective in decreasing racial disparities in vaccine receipt.

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“…From 2016 to 2017, HPV vaccination initiation among adolescents aged 13-17 increased from 60.4-65.5%, yet only 48.6% of adolescents were up-to-date with the HPV vaccine series in 2018 (8). For adolescents and young adults who missed HPV vaccination at earlier ages (ages [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26], the ACIP recommends a three-dose HPV vaccination series for women aged 15 to 26, men up to 21 years, and men ages 22-26 who have sex with men. HPV vaccination rates are particularly low in South Carolina, with only 42.7% of adolescents receiving the complete vaccine series (compared with 48.6% in the U.S.) (8).…”

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“…College students are a critical population to target for HPV vaccine awareness and completion as these young adults begin to assume increased responsibility and independence surrounding healthcare decisions. Initial efforts to increase knowledge and awareness about HPV and appropriate vaccination practices have indicated promise, but point to the need for additional efforts to promote broader intentions to change and greater vaccine uptake (12)(13)(14)(15)(16)(17).…”

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Evaluating a Technology-Mediated HPV Vaccination Awareness Intervention: A controlled, Quasi-Experimental Mixed Methods Study

Brandt

Sundstrom

Monroe

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Background College-aged women and men are at increased risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) and are considered an important catch-up population for HPV vaccination. Technology provides an attractive platform for HPV vaccination interventions. Limited research has explored technology-mediated HPV vaccination awareness interventions aimed at college students. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate a novel, technology-mediated, social media-based intervention to promote HPV vaccination among college students.Methods A controlled, quasi-experimental, mixed methods study examined the feasibility of a technology-based intervention among two undergraduate classes (n = 58) at a public university in the southeastern United States of America. Classes were randomized by coin flip to receive one of two cancer prevention programs (i.e., HPV vaccination [intervention] or healthy weight [control]). Both programs contained eight technology-mediated health promotion sessions, including weekly emails and private Facebook group posts. Participants completed a pre- and post-test web-based survey and submitted weekly qualitative reflections. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for quantitative data and thematic review for qualitative data.Results Knowledge of HPV and HPV vaccination improved among participants in the HPV vaccination intervention relative to those in the control condition. Participants (97%) interacted on Facebook by “liking” a post or comment or posting a comment. Participants reported that Facebook was easy to use and encouraged interaction, which contributed to the success of the intervention.Conclusion Participants demonstrated robust engagement and high treatment satisfaction. Objective measures and qualitative open-ended assessment of the intervention showed high levels of engagement with the electronic newsletters and Facebook group. This pilot study suggests that social media is an effective platform to reach college students with health promotion interventions and increase HPV vaccination awareness in this important catch-up population.

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Barriers to Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities: a Systematic Review

Amboree

Darkoh

2020

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is associated with poor health outcomes, including cervical cancer. Racial/ethnic minority populations experience poor health outcomes associated with HPV at higher rates. A vaccine is available to protect against HPV infections and prevent HPV-related sequelae; however, vaccination rates have remained low in the United States (U.S.) population. Thus, there is an urgent need to increase HPV vaccination rate. Moreover, little is known about barriers to HPV vaccination in racial/ethnic minority groups. This paper highlights the most recent findings on barriers experienced by these groups. Methods:The PubMed database was searched on July 30, 2020 for peer-reviewed articles and abstracts that had been published in English from July 2010 to July 2020 and covered racial/ethnic disparities in HPV vaccination.Results: Similar findings were observed among the articles reviewed. The low HPV vaccination initiation and completion rates among racial/ethnic minority populations were found to be associated with lack of provider recommendations, inadequate knowledge and awareness of HPV and HPV vaccination, medical mistrust, and safety concerns.Terms of use and reuse: academic research for non-commercial purposes, see here for full terms. http://www.springer.com/gb/open access/authors-rights/aam-terms-v1

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Minority College Students' HPV Knowledge, Awareness, and Vaccination History

Cited by 9 publications

References 8 publications

A significant portion of college students are not aware of HPV disease and HPV vaccine recommendations

A significant portion of college students are not aware of HPV disease and HPV vaccine recommendations

Evaluating a Technology-Mediated HPV Vaccination Awareness Intervention: A controlled, Quasi-Experimental Mixed Methods Study

Barriers to Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities: a Systematic Review

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