Disparities in HPV vaccine knowledge and adolescent HPV vaccine uptake by parental nativity among diverse multiethnic parents in New Jersey.
Bianca AnuforoJennifer K McGee-AvilaLindsey TolerBaichen XuRacquel E KohlerSharon ManneJennifer TsuiPublished in: BMC public health (2022)
Our findings reveal that parental HPV vaccine knowledge remains low among suburban dwelling, immigrant parents, even though they have higher education and access to health care. Multilevel strategies to reduce missed opportunities for HPV vaccine education among parents and HPV vaccination for adolescents are needed, including for suburban, immigrant communities.