Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Predict Mothers’ Intentions to Vaccinate Their Daughters Against HPV

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

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

The Journal of School Nursing, Vol.26(3), pp.194-202

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1059840510366022

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communicable diseases

family life/sexuality

health education

immunizations

quantitative research

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.

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Title: Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Predict Mothers’ Intentions to Vaccinate Their Daughters Against HPV
Authors: N M Askelson (Author) - University of Iowa, United States
S Campo (Author) - University of Iowa, United States
John B Lowe (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Sandi Smith (Author) - Michigan State University, United States
L K Dennis (Author) - University of Iowa, United States
J Andsager (Author) - University of Iowa, United States
Publication details: The Journal of School Nursing, Vol.26(3), pp.194-202
Publisher: Sage Publications Inc.
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1177/1059840510366022
ISSN: 1059-8405
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: 99449753702621
Output Type: Journal article

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