Perception, Awareness, and Acceptance of Human Papillomavirus Disease and Vaccine Among Parents of Boys Aged 9 to 18 Years

Perception, Awareness, and Acceptance of Human Papillomavirus Disease and Vaccine Among Parents of Boys Aged 9 to 18 Years

The objectives of this study are:

1. to determine the degree of understanding and perceived risks for human papillomavirus (HPV) disease, to examine and assess attitudes for personal use of HPV vaccine and identify potential barriers to HPV vaccine access and utilization in a population of young men who have sex with men (MSM) (under 26 years of age)and in parents of boys aged 9 to 18 years
2. to determine HPV vaccine acceptance and predictors of acceptance in a population of young MSM and in patients of boys ages 9 to 18 years
3. to develop strategies to overcome potential barriers to vaccination and improve vaccine access and utilization via development of targeted educational initiatives.

Inclusion Criteria:

• MSM group - under age 26 years
• Parent group - parent of boy(s) ages 9 to 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• MSM group - previous receipt of HPV vaccine
• Parent group - previous receipt of HPV vaccine by male child