Correlates of acceptance of a hypothetical gonorrhea vaccine by incarcerated women.
OBJECTIVE
This study sought to identify correlates of acceptance of a hypothetical Neisseria gonorrhea (GC) vaccine in a high-risk sample of incarcerated women.


OBJECTIVE
The goal of this study was to inform efforts to promote acceptance of STI vaccines in development.


METHODS
This study consisted of a cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire.


RESULTS
The majority (79%) of incarcerated women surveyed would accept GC vaccine. In multivariate analyses that controlled for demographics, significant health belief model psychosocial correlates of higher acceptance were perceived severity of infection (OR = 3.33) and vulnerability to infection (OR = 2.85). Fear of vaccination was significantly correlated with lower acceptance (OR = 0.42).


CONCLUSIONS
Incarcerated women's willingness to accept a hypothetical GC vaccine is explained by components of the health belief model and a component of the theory of reasoned action.
Bonney
Loida E
LE
Miriam Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island 02906, USA. lbonney@lifespan.org
Rose
Jennifer S
JS
Clarke
Jennifer G
JG
Hebert
Megan R
MR
Rosengard
Cynthia
C
Stein
Michael
M
D000328:Adult; D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology*; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014611:Vaccination / Q000523:psychology*
D001428:Bacterial Vaccines