Acceptability of prophylactic human papillomavirus vaccination among adult men

Hum Vaccin. 2010 Jun;6(6):467-75. doi: 10.4161/hv.6.6.11279. Epub 2010 Jun 1.

Abstract

Objectives: HPV vaccine acceptability was examined as part of a cohort study of HPV infection among adult males.

Results: Overall, 69% of men reported that they were likely or very likely to be vaccinated against HPV if a prophylactic vaccine were available. Men most frequently cited side effects (69%), efficacy (65%), and safety (63%) as the major factors that would influence their decision to be vaccinated against HPV. Issues of vaccine costs and efficacy were important considerations for men of vaccine-eligible ages (18-26 years). Men who cited cost as a major factor in their HPV vaccine decisions and those indicating cost as a potential barrier had greater intention to be vaccinated. Heterosexual men had less intention to be vaccinated compared to men who have sex with men.

Methods: Between July 2004 and June 2007, 445 adult males aged ≥18 years were enrolled primarily from a university-based population. A structured questionnaire addressed HPV vaccine awareness, attitudes, and intention to be vaccinated.

Conclusion: Acceptability of HPV vaccination among males is generally high. Costs and sexual history may influence vaccine utilization.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Papillomavirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care*
  • Vaccination*

Substances

  • Papillomavirus Vaccines