Factors Associated with HPV Vaccination Among Middle-Aged Adults in the United States.
Tyler J GallagherJason ChwaMatthew E LinNiels C KokotPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
HPV vaccination among middle-aged adults who were not previously vaccinated should be based on risk for new HPV infection and possible benefits of vaccination. While our analysis shows that consideration of personal factors likely plays a role in HPV vaccination in this cohort, we also find that gaps in vaccination may exist due to other socioeconomic disparities between sexes, educational attainment levels, racial/ethnic groups, geographic regions, and access to a personal healthcare provider. These factors' influence suggests potential room for improved public health measures.