1. Serik Tursunaliev, Veronica Ross
Young-Me Lee PhD, RN
Parental Knowledge and Perceptions of HPV Vaccines among Korean American Parents
Results:
A total of 74 Korean-American parents participated in the study. The level of general knowledge about HPV was very low with a mean of 3.14 out of a possible of 10 for correct answers to knowledge questions. Many participants reported lower scores in perceived susceptibility, perceived uncertainty and perceived barriers, indicating negative perception. HPV Knowledge was not found a significant difference in the scores for parents who did vaccinate their children vs did not. Perceived benefits and perceived barriers were found a significant difference in scores between two groups.
Methods:
A descriptive comparative design was used. A convenience sample of Korean-American parents was recruited. The study questionnaire consisted of demographic items, general knowledge of HPV, and the parental perception regarding HPV vaccination
Introduction:
Given significant concerns about HPV infection, lower immunization rates, and higher cervical cancer risks facing KAs, limited attention has been paid to the specific concerns of KA parents and barriers that underlie parental
Variables
Get Vaccinated
Mean (SD)
T (DF)
P value
HPV Knowledge
Yes No
3.06 (2.13)
3.05 (2.57)
0.12 (67)
.990
HPV Perception
Susceptibility
10.67 (4.99)
12.10 (2.94)
-1.70 (67)
0.24
Uncertainty
5.52 (2.57)
6.73 (1.72)
-1.89 (65)
0.063
Benefits
3.08 (1.00)
3.89 (1.14)
-2.85 (66)
0.006*
Barriers
2.43 (2.11)
3.05 (0.77)
-2.03 (65)
0.046*
Conclusion:
To make efficient and informed decisions for children, the knowledge about HPV and the vaccine is critical. Negative perceptions influenced by cultural values should be considered as it is a key role in preventing parents to vaccinate their children. Korean parents should have the appropriate information regarding HPV vaccine and its benefits to avoid any delaying. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a culturally grounded and sensitive HPV education program to improve and implement prevention measures for HPV and cervical cancer to the Korean population.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to examine Korean-Americans parents’ level of knowledge of the HPV vaccine, explore their perceptions of the HPV vaccination for their children, and identify the difference in parental knowledge and perceptions of the HPV vaccine between Korean-American parents who have vaccinated their children versus those who have not.
HPV Preventive Health Action in Health Belief Model
Modifying Factors
Perceptions
Likelihood of Action
Susceptibility
Severity
Benefits
Barriers
Administration of HPV Vaccine
HPV Knowledge