title: Human papillomavirus vaccination intentions and uptake in college women.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Using the health belief model (HBM) and theory of planned behavior (TPB) as theoretical frameworks, the objectives of this study were: (a) to identify correlates of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination intentions and (b) to explore differences between correlates of HPV vaccination intentions and uptake.
  
  
  METHODS
  Undergraduate women (N = 447) who did not intend to receive (n = 223), intended to receive (n = 102), or had received (n = 122) the HPV vaccine were surveyed. Logistic regressions were conducted to examine the correlates of vaccination intentions and uptake.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Negative health consequences of the vaccine, physician's recommendation, positive attitudes toward the vaccine, and subjective norms were significant correlates of vaccination intentions. When comparing correlates of vaccination intentions to correlates of vaccination uptake, physician's recommendation, subjective norms, and perceived susceptibility to HPV were unique correlates of uptake.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Differences between correlates of vaccination intentions and uptake suggest that social influences of liked and trusted individuals may make an important and unique contribution in motivating young women to receive the HPV vaccine beyond other variables from the HBM and TPB. Future utilization of longitudinal designs is needed to understand which factors may cause individuals to decide to receive the HPV vaccine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, McGill University, Canada.
authors.forename: Andrea L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Krawczyk
authors.forename: Samara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Perez
authors.forename: Elsa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lau
authors.forename: Christina A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Holcroft
authors.forename: Rhonda
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Amsel
authors.forename: Bärbel
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Knäuper
authors.forename: Zeev
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Rosberger
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D016015:Logistic Models; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D014495:Universities; D014611:Vaccination / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines