Perceptions and Barriers to Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Cervical Cancer Screenings: A Survey Study of Underserved Populations in North Texas
HPV vaccine and cervical cancer screening non-compliance is likely multifactorial, including lack of knowledge and cost. Interventions such as increased access to pediatric care and increased opportunities for free preventative healthcare may be helpful in both reducing stigma and improving access to care.
Authors
- Sameep Shah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1338-0150)
- Sofia Eva Olsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4678-9962)
- E.L. Haase (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4618-2279)
- Kelly Pagidas
Institutions
- Texas Christian University (US)
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Public Health Challenges
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70018
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00