The Birds, the Bees and the HPVs: What Drives Mothers’ Intentions to Use the HPV Vaccination as a Chance to Talk About Sex?

N M Askelson; S Campo; Sandi Smith; John B Lowe; L K Dennis; J Andsager

doi:10.1016/j.pedhc.2010.01.001

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The Birds, the Bees and the HPVs: What Drives Mothers’ Intentions to Use the HPV Vaccination as a Chance to Talk About Sex?

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The Birds, the Bees and the HPVs: What Drives Mothers’ Intentions to Use the HPV Vaccination as a Chance to Talk About Sex?

N M Askelson, S Campo, Sandi Smith, John B Lowe, L K Dennis and J Andsager

Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Vol.25(3), pp.162-170

2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2010.01.001

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HPV vaccine

parent-child communication

sexuality education

Parent-child communication about sex is a way to protect adolescents from engaging in risky behavior. The human papillomavirus vaccine provides mothers with a teachable moment to communicate about sex. This study examines mothers' intentions to talk about sex in conjunction with the vaccination of daughters ages 9 to 15 years, using the Theory of Planned Behavior as a framework. A random sample of mothers was surveyed (N = 217). Findings indicated that mothers' intentions were driven by attitudes, subjective norms, and the age at which they intended to vaccinate. Efforts to encourage vaccination should concentrate on strengthening mothers' attitudes about the value of talking about sex and highlight referent persons who support communication about sex.

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Title: The Birds, the Bees and the HPVs: What Drives Mothers’ Intentions to Use the HPV Vaccination as a Chance to Talk About Sex?
Authors: N M Askelson (Author) - University of Iowa, United States
S Campo (Author) - University of Iowa, United States
Sandi Smith (Author) - Michigan State University, United States
John B Lowe (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
L K Dennis (Author) - University of Iowa, United States
J Andsager (Author) - University of Iowa, United States
Publication details: Journal of Pediatric Health Care, Vol.25(3), pp.162-170
Publisher: Mosby, Inc.
Date published: 2011
DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2010.01.001
ISSN: 0891-5245
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449776902621
Output Type: Journal article

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