Patterns of HPV vaccine hesitancy among catch-up generations in Japan: A descriptive study

Machida, Masaki; Inoue, Shigeru

doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.03.061

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“…Like our report this time, Machida et al also reported that the HPV vaccine was highly accepted among those who received the COVID-19 vaccine. It would be effective to strengthen recommendations for this group first [ 17 ].…”

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Intentions for catch-up HPV vaccination in Japan: an internet survey

Nakagawa,

Yagi,

Ueda

et al. 2023

Int J Clin Oncol

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Purpose In Japan, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare decided to suspend govermental recommendation for HPV vaccination in FY 2013. The HPV vaccination rate for those born in FY 2000 or thereafter declined dramatically. In 2021, the “suspension of recommendation” ended. The catch-up vaccinations for the unvaccinated have been offered nationwide from FY 2022 to FY 2024. We aimed to quantify the vaccination intentions and characteristics of those young women now eligible for catch-up vaccination. Methods In February of 2022, we conducted an internet survey targeted women who were born in 1997–2004 but who had not yet been HPV vaccinated. Results We received 1,648 valid responses. 41.6% of the respondents wanted to uptake the catch-up HPV vaccination, 29.7% were undecided, and 28.7% did not want to be vaccinated. The intention to uptake catch-up HPV vaccination was associated with a good history of gynecological visits, intention to receive cervical cancer screening, sexual activity, degree of anxiety about cervical cancer, familiarity with problems associated with cervical cancer, experience with vaccination recommendations, and knowledge about cervical cancer (p < 0.05, respectively). In the vaccinated generation, the proportion of the group that did not want to be vaccinated was significantly higher (p < 0.05). In the vaccine-suspended generation, the proportion of the group that wanted to be vaccinated was significantly higher (p < 0.05). Conclusion Our survey revealed that catch-up vaccination intentions differed depending on the vaccination environment. It is necessary for all organizations involved with HPV vaccination, such as government, medical institutions, and educational institutions, to make recommendations based on an understanding of the characteristics of the “vaccinated generation” and the “vaccine-suspended generation”.

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“…A previous study reported the pattern of HPV vaccine hesitancy among the catch-up generations in Japan [ 17 ], but the reasons for their intention to be vaccinated were not analyzed. Increasing the early catch-up vaccination rate is essential for cervical cancer control in Japan.…”

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Intentions for catch-up HPV vaccination in Japan: an internet survey

Nakagawa,

Yagi,

Ueda

et al. 2023

Int J Clin Oncol

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“…A 2022 study revealed that many Japanese university students possess inadequate knowledge regarding the HPV vaccine-related morbidity, mortality, and preventive measures [23]. Similarly, a study conducted in 2023, involving 3790 Japanese women, reported that 28.2% expressed an acceptance of the HPV vaccination, with 51.6% adopting a neutral stance and 20.1% exhibiting negative attitudes and a low intention to receive the HPV vaccination [24]. A higher level of knowledge and higher incomes were significantly associated with a higher vaccination intention, whereas concerns regarding adverse effects and an occupation as a worker or unemployed status were associated with lower vaccination intention [23,24].…”

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Determinants of Parental Intention to Vaccinate Young Adolescent Girls against the Human Papillomavirus in Taiwan: An Online Survey Study

Lin,

Liu,

Chen

et al. 2024

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Since 2018, Taiwan has included the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination into its national immunization program for junior high school girls. However, the reports of side effects following vaccination have increased parental concerns. This study investigated parental intentions regarding the HPV vaccination for their daughters and related factors in Taiwan. A total of 213 parents of girls aged between 12 and 15 years participated in an online survey. The survey collected data on various factors, including the parental intention to vaccinate their daughters against HPV; the motivation behind the vaccinations, as measured using the Motors of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Acceptance Scale; an understanding of the reasons behind the government’s promotion of HPV vaccinations; concerns regarding the side effects of vaccinations for their daughters; an awareness of the reported side effects of HPV vaccines experienced by some individuals; the exposure to information on HPV vaccines from social media; and mental health status, measured using the Brief Symptom Rating Scale. The associations between these variables and the parental intention to vaccinate their daughters against HPV were examined using a multivariable linear regression analysis model. The findings revealed a moderate to high level of intention among participants to vaccinate their daughters against HPV. Parents who perceived a greater value in HPV vaccination for their daughters’ health (B = 0.524, standard error [se] = 0.039, p < 0.001) and had greater autonomy in decision-making regarding vaccination (B = 0.086, se = 0.038, p = 0.026) exhibited a higher intention to vaccinate their daughters against HPV. Conversely, parents who expressed greater concern regarding the side effects of HPV vaccines for their daughters had a lower intention to vaccinate (B = −0.762, se = 0.203, p < 0.001). Based on these findings, this study recommends integrating these factors into the design of intervention programs aimed at enhancing parental intentions to vaccinate their daughters against HPV.

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