Table 1 Reasons for no-intent to receive human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) series among unvaccinated female adolescents aged 13–17 years, National Immunization Survey - Teen, 2008-2012
Domain | Reason # | Main reason teen will not receive HPV shots in the next 12 months |
|---|---|---|
Safety and Effectiveness Concerns | HPVI_REAS_11 | Safety Concern/Side Effects |
HPVI_REAS_12 | Effectiveness Concern | |
HPVI_REAS_21 | More info/New Vaccine | |
Systemic Barriers | HPVI_REAS_1 | Not Recommended |
HPVI_REAS_10 | Costs | |
HPVI_REAS_23 | Not Available | |
HPVI_REAS_24 | Not a School Requirement | |
HPVI_REAS_26 | No OB/GYN | |
HPVI_REAS_28 | No Doctor or Doctor’s Visit Not Scheduled | |
Vaccine Misinformation | HPVI_REAS_2 | Not Needed or Not Necessary |
HPVI_REAS_5 | Not Sexually Active | |
HPVI_REAS_6 | Not Appropriate Age | |
HPVI_REAS_25 | Increased Sexually Activity Concern | |
Lack of Knowledge about the Vaccine | HPVI_REAS_3 | Lack of Knowledge |
Socio-cultural reasons | HPVI_REAS_16 | Don’t Believe in Immunizations |
HPVI_REAS_17 | Family/Parental Decision | |
HPVI_REAS_19 | Religion/Orthodox |