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Factors Associated with Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in Adolescents Aged 10-12 Years in Kiambu Sub- County, Kenya
Subject area: Biological & Medical Sciences · Area of research: Medical Science
Abstract
This study aimed to assess factors influencing HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents aged 10-12 years in Kiambu sub-county, Kenya. Despite global efforts, HPV vaccine uptake remains inadequate. Challenges identified include lack of awareness and misconceptions about the vaccine, while factors influencing uptake include age, caregiver's role, education level, and perception of vaccine importance and safety. Targeted interventions such as community health education, behavior change interventions, and accurate information dissemination are crucial to improving vaccine uptake. The study adhered to reporting guidelines and involved patient and public participation. However, limitations include potential recall bias, unexplored perception components, COVID-19-related confusion, and the cross-sectional design's inability to establish causal relationships.
Keywords
Adolescents, HPV vaccine, Uptake
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How to cite this paper
@article{1705445,
author = {Virginia Wangeci Kariuki, Ruth Nduati, Anne Wangombe},
title = {Factors Associated with Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in Adolescents Aged 10-12 Years in Kiambu Sub- County, Kenya},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {7},
number = {7},
pages = {441-448},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1705445.pdf},
abstract = {This study aimed to assess factors influencing HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents aged 10-12 years in Kiambu sub-county, Kenya. Despite global efforts, HPV vaccine uptake remains inadequate. Challenges identified include lack of awareness and misconceptions about the vaccine, while factors influencing uptake include age, caregiver's role, education level, and perception of vaccine importance and safety. Targeted interventions such as community health education, behavior change interventions, and accurate information dissemination are crucial to improving vaccine uptake. The study adhered to reporting guidelines and involved patient and public participation. However, limitations include potential recall bias, unexplored perception components, COVID-19-related confusion, and the cross-sectional design's inability to establish causal relationships.},
keywords = {Adolescents, HPV vaccine, Uptake},
month = {January},
}