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Factors Associated with HPV Vaccine Awareness in a Population-Based Sample of Hispanic Women in Puerto Rico.
Romaguera, J; Caballero-Varona, D; Tortolero-Luna, G; Marrero, E; Suárez, E; Pérez, C M; Muñoz, C; Palefsky, J; Ortiz, A P.
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  • Romaguera J; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico. josefina.romaguera@upr.edu.
  • Caballero-Varona D; School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Tortolero-Luna G; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Marrero E; University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Suárez E; University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Pérez CM; Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Muñoz C; Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Palefsky J; Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Ortiz AP; University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities ; 3(2): 281-90, 2016 06.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27271069
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to investigate the factors associated with HPV awareness among women aged 16 to 64 years, among underserved minority Hispanic women living in Puerto Rico. METHODS: A population-based, cross-sectional sample of 566 women, ages 16 to 64 years, living in the San Juan metropolitan area were surveyed regarding sexual behavior, HPV knowledge, and HPV vaccine uptake. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS: Overall, 64.8 % of the women in the sample had heard about the HPV vaccine. Among those in the recommended catch-up vaccination age range (16-26 years, n = 86), 4.7 % had received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine. Of those aware of the availability of the HPV vaccine, most had learned about it through the media, whereas, only 39.6 % had learned about it from a physician. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that HPV awareness (OR 8.6; 95 % CI 5.0-14.8) and having had an abnormal Pap smear (OR 2.0; 95 % CI 1.2-3.4) were associated with HPV vaccine awareness (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: HPV vaccine awareness among Hispanic women in the San Juan metropolitan area of Puerto Rico continues to be low. Strong recommendations from physicians and participation in HPV vaccine educational efforts are essential if the rate of HPV vaccination is to increase in the targeted population. Compared to the USA, and to their US Hispanic counterparts, a health disparity with regard to HPV vaccine awareness and coverage is evident in Puerto Rico; targeted action to deal with this disparity is urgently needed.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde / Infecções por Papillomavirus / Vacinas contra Papillomavirus Tipo de estudo: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Middle aged País/Região como assunto: Caribe / Puerto rico Idioma: En Revista: J Racial Ethn Health Disparities Ano de publicação: 2016 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Porto Rico País de publicação: Suíça
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde / Infecções por Papillomavirus / Vacinas contra Papillomavirus Tipo de estudo: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Qualitative_research / Risk_factors_studies Limite: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Middle aged País/Região como assunto: Caribe / Puerto rico Idioma: En Revista: J Racial Ethn Health Disparities Ano de publicação: 2016 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Porto Rico País de publicação: Suíça