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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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Influences on Male College Students' Patient-Provider Communications and Uptake Behaviors Related to the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Journal of American College Health, v72 n5 p1568-1574 2024
Objective: We assessed the psychosocial influences on college males' human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine patient-provider communication and their uptake of one or more HPV vaccine doses. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey with college males attending one large southwestern university. We used logistic regressions to explore the relationships between psychosocial and demographic variables on patient-provider communication and HPV vaccine uptake. Results: Patient-provider communication had the most significant influence on HPV vaccine uptake. However, most college males reported never discussing the HPV vaccine with their healthcare providers. HPV vaccine awareness, perceived subjective norms to vaccinate, and behavioral control to talk to healthcare providers about the vaccine significantly influenced college males' patient-provider communication and vaccine uptake. Conclusion: HPV vaccine awareness, perceived behavioral control to communicate about the vaccine, and subjective norms to vaccinate are all addressable factors that influence HPV vaccine communication and uptake. Future intervention work should specifically target these factors for college men.
Descriptors: Males, Immunization Programs, College Students, Health Services, Physician Patient Relationship, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Student Attitudes, Health Behavior, Intervention, Student Characteristics, Behavior Theories
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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