J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2017 Nov;23(4):367-377. 10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.4.367.

Factors Influencing Intention for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Parents with Elementary School Girls

• Shim JL
• Ha YJ

• KMID: 2401411
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2017.23.4.367

Abstract

PURPOSE
This descriptive research study aims to investigate influential factors on human papillomavirus vaccines, among parents who have elementary school daughters.
METHODS
This study was conducted with 210 parents whose children are elementary school girls, aged 9 to 12 years, in G Metropolitan City. Data were collected from August 17 to September 12, 2015 using structured questionnaires. A descriptive statistical analysis, a t-test, a χ2-test, a Fisher's exact test, and a logistic regression using SPSS/WIN 21.0.
RESULTS
The influential factors on the human papillomavirus vaccination intention were confirmed to be three variables: cervical cancer knowledge, perceived sensitivity, and perceived barriers.
CONCLUSION
An intervention program, both to increase the sensitivity of vaccination and to decrease barriers, should be developed so as to improve parents' health beliefs towards human papillomavirus vaccination.

Keyword

Students; Papilloma; Vaccination; Parents; Intention

MeSH Terms

Child
Female*
Humans*
Intention*
Logistic Models
Nuclear Family
Papilloma
Papillomavirus Vaccines
Parents*
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
Vaccination*
Papillomavirus Vaccines