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A study conducted by the Lebanese University in Beirut, Lebanon, aimed to evaluate the knowledge and perception of HPV vaccination among Lebanese mothers of children between nine and 17 years old. The study found that only 63% of the participants claimed they would give their child the HPV vaccination. Factors such as mother's nationality, father's educational level, family income, information received about the HPV vaccine, parents' HPV vaccination, insurance coverage of the HPV vaccine, children's vaccinations, and knowledge of HPV and the HPV vaccine were found to influence the intention to vaccinate against HPV. The study suggests that educational interventions are needed to raise parental awareness and increase acceptance of vaccinating their children. The researchers also recommend that the government ensure the availability and affordability of the HPV vaccine to increase vaccination rates among adolescents. [Extracted from the article] |
