HPV information needs, educational messages and channel of delivery preferences: views from developing country with multiethnic populations

Vaccine. 2009 Feb 25;27(9):1410-5. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2008.12.045. Epub 2009 Jan 14.

Abstract

This qualitative study used focus group discussions (FGDs) to evaluate information needed in order to make informed human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination decision, opinion on the most acceptable public education messages, and channel of delivery in a multiethnic, multicultural and multireligion country. A total of 19 FGDs were conducted among mothers of eligible vaccinees, young women eligible for the vaccine, and men. Messages that carry accurate information about HPV-cervical cancer link, the HPV preventive vaccines and at the same time minimize the stigma of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) vaccine were preferred. Educational messages for future HPV educational intervention were developed and methods to effectively convey to the public the need for HPV vaccination were identified. The findings serve as a basis for future intervention to develop research-based communication materials and strategies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Developing Countries
  • Ethnicity
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Humans
  • Malaysia
  • Male
  • Mothers
  • Papillomaviridae / immunology*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / immunology*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / transmission
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines / therapeutic use*
  • Racial Groups
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / immunology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / mortality
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / virology
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Papillomavirus Vaccines