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Parents' uptake of human papillomavirus vaccines for their children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Peter Adam NewmanCarmen H LogieAshley Lacombe-DuncanPhilip BaidenSuchon TepjanClara RubincamNick DoukasFarid Asey
Published in: BMJ open (2018)
Findings indicate suboptimal levels of HPV vaccine uptake, twofold lower among boys, that may be improved by increasing physician recommendations, addressing parental safety concerns and promoting parents' positive beliefs about vaccines, in addition to expanding insurance coverage and reducing out-of-pocket costs. Limitations of this meta-analysis include the lack of intervention studies and high risk of bias in most studies reviewed. Further studies should disaggregate HPV vaccine uptake by sex of child and parent.
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