Barriers for immunization against HPV in developing countries (India)

<p>Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer are high in less developed and developing countries. In some countries, the acceptance of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is low. Previous studies revealed that lack of awareness, income, and education were major barriers for accepting the HPV vaccine. Apart from the above-mentioned barriers, some socio-cultural barriers for accepting the HPV vaccine exist in less developed and developing countries. This study surveyed 250 women in India of age groups 18 years and above. The sample population for the study was chosen from a clinic's database. Survey questionnaires and informed consents were mailed to the participants. The results of this study exposed various concerns of women like lack of knowledge about vaccine, fear about the impact on their relationships, and embarrassment to talk about the vaccine.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Health Sciences

Year dc:date.available

2015

Author dc:creator

• Ghanta, Sandhya

Contributors dc:contributor

• Stephen A. Sonstein, Ph.D., Chair
• Irwin Martin, Ph.D.

• cervix uteri-cancer
• developing countries
• India
• women
• papillomaviruses
• Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/656

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-2035