Formative research to shape HPV vaccine introduction strategies in Peru.
OBJECTIVE
To understand the sociocultural environment, health systems' capacities, and policy processes related to cervical cancer and HPV vaccines in order to inform HPV vaccine introduction.


METHODS
Mixed-method formative research using qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques. Participants included girls, parents, community leaders, health and education officials, and policymakers.


RESULTS
Respondents, including policymakers, generally supported HPV vaccine introduction, due partly to appreciation for the benefits of vaccination and the desire to prevent cancer. Community-level concerns regarding safety and quality of services will need to be addressed. The immunization system in Peru is strong and has capacity for including the HPV vaccine.


CONCLUSIONS
Formative research provides key insights to help shape an effective program for HPV vaccine introduction.
Bartolini
Rosario M
RM
Instituto de Investigación Nutricional, Lima, Perú
Drake
Jennifer Kidwell
JK
Creed-Kanashiro
Hilary M
HM
Díaz-Otoya
Margarita M
MM
Mosqueira-Lovón
Nelly Rocío
NR
Penny
Mary E
ME
Winkler
Jennifer L
JL
LaMontagne
D Scott
DS
Bingham
Allison
A
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines; D010290:Parents; D010568:Peru; D011634:Public Health; D036301:Qualitative Research; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000821:virology; D014611:Vaccination
D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines