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August 15, 2025Cancer Nursing

Sociodemographic Predictors of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among Young Adults in the United States

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GKGrace K. KyeiEKEvans F. KyeiAOAnita F. Oppong

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals sociodemographic factors impact HPV vaccine uptake, suggesting multilevel intervention is needed.

Key Points

  • HPV vaccine uptake is significantly impacted by having a usual healthcare provider, implying better healthcare access increases vaccination rates.
  • Using the internet for health information correlates with higher vaccination odds, highlighting the role of digital resources in health decisions.
  • Males show lower vaccination odds compared to females, suggesting a need for targeted outreach to improve vaccine uptake.
  • Unexpectedly, higher education levels are linked to lower vaccination rates, pointing to complexities in health decision-making among educated young adults.

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Kyei et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a365560a429f797332b264https://doi.org/10.1097/ncc.0000000000001538
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