TY - JOUR
T1 - Using the theory of planned behavior to predict mothers' intentions to vaccinate their daughters against HPV
AU - Askelson, Natoshia M.
AU - Campo, Shelly
AU - Lowe, John B.
AU - Smith, Sandi
AU - Dennis, Leslie K.
AU - Andsager, Julie
PY - 2010/6
Y1 - 2010/6
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Communicable diseases
KW - Family life/sexuality
KW - Health education
KW - Immunizations
KW - Quantitative research
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U2 - 10.1177/1059840510366022
DO - 10.1177/1059840510366022
M3 - Article
C2 - 20335232
AN - SCOPUS:77954734102
SN - 1059-8405
VL - 26
SP - 194
EP - 202
JO - Journal of School Nursing
JF - Journal of School Nursing
IS - 3
ER -