Perception about human papillomavirus vaccination among middle adolescent school girls in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2023: qualitative study

BMC Women s Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Сен. 30, 2023

Human papillomavirus vaccine uptake among school girls in Ethiopia was still low and majorly related to perception regarding the vaccine. This study explored girls' perceptions of vaccination Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.The main aim this explore secondary towards Papilloma Virus 2023.A qualitative research using focused group discussions were used middle adolescent Ababa from March 2023-April 2023. A focus discussion guide employed with potential probes achieve objectives. convenience sampling technique performed select participants. The collected data transcribed translated into English thematic analysis done by Atlas-Ti software version 7.5.16.Two dominant themes emerged study; perceived benefits barriers uptake. Poor awareness, lack family support, poor quality, fear side effects, misconceptions, myths are Some students perceive as important prevention cervical cancer, others not sure about importance many think that can cause infertility other beliefs it diseases.The was; prevents cancer enhance acceptability be an motivation for students. acceptance were; myths, credible information sources vaccines, cultural religious perspectives. We recommend development strong collaborations work on identified challenges.

Язык: Английский

Patient receptivity to receiving vaccinations in the dental clinic at a rural federally qualified health center

The Journal of the American Dental Association, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 155(1), С. 17 - 25

Опубликована: Ноя. 10, 2023

Язык: Английский