Kariuki Virginia Wangeci, Nduati Ruth, Wangombe Anne
University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences.
Iconic Res Eng J. 2024 Jan;7(7). Epub 2024 Jan 27.
This study aimed to assess factors influencing HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents aged 10-12 years in Kiambu sub-county, Kenya. Despite global efforts, HPV vaccine uptake remains inadequate. Challenges identified include lack of awareness and misconceptions about the vaccine, while factors influencing uptake include age, caregiver's role, education level, and perception of vaccine importance and safety. Targeted interventions such as community health education, behavior change interventions, and accurate information dissemination are crucial to improving vaccine uptake. The study adhered to reporting guidelines and involved patient and public participation. However, limitations include potential recall bias, unexplored perception components, COVID-19-related confusion, and the cross-sectional design's inability to establish causal relationships.
本研究旨在评估影响肯尼亚基安布县10至12岁青少年人乳头瘤病毒（HPV）疫苗接种率的因素。尽管全球都在努力，但HPV疫苗的接种率仍然不足。已发现的挑战包括对疫苗缺乏认识和存在误解，而影响接种率的因素包括年龄、照顾者的作用、教育水平以及对疫苗重要性和安全性的认知。有针对性的干预措施，如社区健康教育、行为改变干预和准确的信息传播，对于提高疫苗接种率至关重要。该研究遵循报告指南，并让患者和公众参与其中。然而，局限性包括潜在的回忆偏倚、未探讨的认知因素、与新冠病毒病相关的混乱以及横断面设计无法建立因果关系。
