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From Knowledge to Action: Effects of HPV Knowledge, HPV Vaccine Attitude, Gender, and HPV Vaccine Safety Concerns on HPV Vaccination Intent

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By Jace D Pierce, Kennedy Anderson, Yusi Xu
| Taylor & Francis Online
Abstract Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of six types of invasive cancer, which are largely preventable through HPV vaccination. Despite recommendations for vaccination through age 26 years, uptake remains low, particularly among men. In a sample of Texas college students aged 18–26 years (N = 298), we tested whether greater HPV knowledge was associated with stronger HPV vaccination intent via more favorable attitudes toward HPV vaccination.
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