Beliefs and knowledge related to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among African Americans and African immigrants young adults

ConclusionBarriers to vaccine uptake, limited HPV knowledge, and lack of vaccine recommendation are important factors contributing to low vaccine uptake among Black young adults. Interventions to decrease barriers to HPV vaccination, increase HPV knowledge, address misconceptions, and unfavorable beliefs are needed to promote HPV vaccine uptake.

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Source: Cancer Causes and Control - April 16, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research