Strategies to increase HPV vaccination among unvaccinated college students in the USA: a concept mapping study

13 May 20264 min read0 viewsJournal Feed

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Objective The goal of this study was to identify strategies and assess priorities to increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among unvaccinated young adults using a concept mapping approach. Design The concept mapping process was conducted in two phases.
In phase 1, eligible participants generated qualitative statements in response to a topic prompt. In phase 2, participants organised and grouped the statements by perceived similarity, and then rated each statement on a scale of perceived effectiveness.
Multidimensional scaling and hierarchical cluster analysis were conducted to develop a conceptual map of the data. Participants Eligibility criteria for participation included individuals (1) aged 18–26, (2) who had not received any dose of the HPV vaccine or were unsure if they had received the vaccine and (3) who were enrolled students at the study site institution.
24 participants engaged in the concept mapping process; five participated in phase 1 only, five participated in phase 2 only and 14 participated in both phases. Results The 41 statements generated were organised into five cluster concepts: media and messaging, information and education, promotion, legal and accessibility.