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Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake in Adolescent Boys: An Evidence Review
Author(s) -
Voss Danielle S.,
Wofford Linda G.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
worldviews on evidence‐based nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.052
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1741-6787
pISSN - 1545-102X
DOI - 10.1111/wvn.12172
Subject(s) - vaccination , psychological intervention , medicine , population , adolescent health , human papillomavirus vaccine , human papillomavirus , hpv vaccines , vaccine efficacy , family medicine , immunology , hpv infection , environmental health , cervical cancer , gardasil , cancer , psychiatry , nursing
Background Despite evidence‐based guidelines recommending routine vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) for adolescent boys, ages 11–12 years, vaccine uptake among this population remains low. Aims To examine reasons for low HPV quadrivalent vaccine uptake and methods available to increase vaccine uptake among adolescent males, ages 11–12 years. Methods and Results Of 341 identified studies, 30 were included from three databases. The 30 studies were grouped into six categories: population‐specific, problem‐specific, educational interventions, theory‐specific, political implications, and foundational guidelines and Websites. Discussion Among eight studies, low vaccine uptake was attributed to lack of parental, adolescent, and physician knowledge of HPV4 vaccine availability and recommendations. HPV4 vaccine educational interventions for parents and adolescents were the most effective for promoting vaccine uptake. Theory applications and gain‐framed messages were shown to be effective for assessing HPV vaccine attitudes and perceptions. Political implication studies reveal the need for political and financial measures to encourage HPV vaccine acceptability among the population. Implications for Clinicians To promote HPV vaccine uptake among adolescent males, providers must remain current with HPV vaccine recommendations and offer parental and adolescent HPV education focusing on benefits of vaccine acceptance and risks of vaccine refusal. Linking Evidence to Action The results of this review inform our understanding of effective educational strategies to positively impact HPV vaccine uptake in adolescent males. Based on this review, clinicians can employ several evidence‐based educational strategies to facilitate HPV vaccine uptake.