Survey of Predictors of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Among Parents of Rural Adolescent Girls in Mysore, India

Survey of Predictors of HPV Vaccination Among Parents of Rural Adolescent Girls in Mysore, India

To conduct a quantitative survey to measure knowledge about Human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, and HPV vaccine acceptability among parents of rural adolescent girls in Mysore District, India.

Hypothesis: General knowledge and attitudes about the severity and treat ability of cancer will predict acceptability of HPV vaccination among parents of rural adolescent girls in Mysore, India.

Inclusion Criteria:

• over 18 years of age
• parent of an adolescent girl (10 -15 years of age)
• able to speak English or Kannada
• willing to undergo informed consent process

Exclusion Criteria:

• Does not have the capacity to undergo informed consent process