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Factors associated with the intention to recommend human papillomavirus vaccination among K orean school health teachers
Author(s) -
Choi Keum Bong,
Mo Hyun Suk,
Kim Jin Sun
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/jspn.12041
Subject(s) - human papillomavirus , vaccination , medicine , family medicine , health education , health communication , psychology , nursing , public health , immunology , communication
Purpose The purposes were to examine Korean school health teachers' knowledge and attitudes toward human papillomavirus ( HPV ) and HPV vaccination, identify factors associated with their intention to recommend the HPV vaccine, and characterize school health teachers' communication with students or parents regarding the HPV vaccine. Design and Methods The online survey involved 119 school health teachers in Korea. Results Factors associated with an intention to recommend the HPV vaccine were perceived benefits, desiring more education regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine, and age of school health teachers. Practice Implications Findings suggest a need for more education to promote a greater understanding of HPV and HPV vaccination among Korean school health teachers.