Using the theory of planned behavior to predict mothers' intentions to vaccinate their daughters against HPV

Natoshia M Askelson; Shelly Campo; John B Lowe; Sandi Smith; Leslie K Dennis; Julie Andsager

doi:10.1177/1059840510366022

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Using the theory of planned behavior to predict mothers' intentions to vaccinate their daughters against HPV

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Using the theory of planned behavior to predict mothers' intentions to vaccinate their daughters against HPV

Natoshia M Askelson, Shelly Campo, John B Lowe, Sandi Smith, Leslie K Dennis and Julie Andsager

The Journal of school nursing, Vol.26(3), pp.194-202

06/2010

DOI: 10.1177/1059840510366022

PMID: 20335232

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Abstract

This study assessed mothers' intentions to vaccinate their daughters against human papillomavirus (HPV) using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Experience with sexually transmitted infections (STIs), beliefs about the vaccine encouraging sexual activity, and perception of daughters' risk for HPV were also examined for a relationship with intention. A random sample of mothers in a rural, Midwestern state were mailed a survey with questions pertaining to the intention to vaccinate. Attitudes were the strongest predictor of mothers' intentions to vaccinate, but intentions were not high. Subjective norms also influence intention. Mothers' risk perceptions, experience with STIs, and beliefs about the vaccine encouraging sexual activity were not related to intention. Mothers' perceptions of the daughters' risks for HPV were surprisingly low. This research provides a foundation for designing interventions to increase HPV vaccination rates. Further research should explore ways to influence mothers' attitudes and to uncover the referent groups mothers refer to for vaccination behavior.

Predictive Value of Tests

Humans

Nuclear Family

Mothers - statistics & numerical data

Midwestern United States

Mothers - psychology

Health Services Needs and Demand

Rural Population

Adult

Female

Psychological Theory

Surveys and Questionnaires

Papillomavirus Infections - etiology

Child

Papillomavirus Vaccines

Vaccination - psychology

Risk Assessment

Attitude to Health

Mothers - education

Linear Models

Factor Analysis, Statistical

Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice

Papillomavirus Infections - prevention & control

Adolescent

Internal-External Control

Intention

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Title: Subtitle: Using the theory of planned behavior to predict mothers' intentions to vaccinate their daughters against HPV
Creators: Natoshia M Askelson - Department of Community and Behavioral Health, University of Iowa, USA
Shelly Campo
John B Lowe
Sandi Smith
Leslie K Dennis
Julie Andsager
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: The Journal of school nursing, Vol.26(3), pp.194-202
DOI: 10.1177/1059840510366022
PMID: 20335232
NLM abbreviation: J Sch Nurs
ISSN: 1059-8405
eISSN: 1546-8364
Publisher: United States
Language: English
Date published: 06/2010
Academic Unit: Graduate College Admin and Gen; Epidemiology; Pharmacy Practice and Science; Injury Prevention Research Center; Public Policy Center (Archive); Communication Studies; Community and Behavioral Health
Record Identifier: 9984063133202771

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