title: Factors Associated with Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Status at U.S. Colleges and Universities.
abstract: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates remain low, but college student vaccination could offset this trend. This study identifies characteristics that could enhance HPV vaccination among U.S. college students. Data were from the National College Health Assessment II survey (fall 2012, N = 18,919). Univariate and logistic regression analyses were used to examine associations among demographic characteristics, college region and size, health status, receipt of health services, sexual health information, and HPV vaccination status. Among women, ethnic minorities, students attending schools in the South, those not receiving routine gynecological care in the past 12 months, and those unsure of when they last received gynecological care were less likely to report HPV vaccination. Among men, African Americans, students attending schools in the South and West, and those receiving sexually transmitted infection information were more likely to report vaccination. Data suggest that college health education can help to improve U.S. HPV vaccination rates. Campus health practitioners providing sexual health information and referrals are positioned to assist in this effort.
authors.affiliation: George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis , St. Louis, MO , USA.
authors.forename: Vetta L Sanders
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.affiliation: George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis , St. Louis, MO , USA.
authors.forename: Sheretta T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Butler-Barnes
authors.affiliation: Department of Education, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Brittni D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.affiliation: George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis , St. Louis, MO , USA.
authors.forename: Anjanette A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Wells
authors.affiliation: George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis , St. Louis, MO , USA.
authors.forename: Renee M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Cunningham-Williams
authors.affiliation: George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis , St. Louis, MO , USA.
authors.forename: Sha-Lai
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D013334:Students; D014495:Universities; D014611:Vaccination
chemical_list: D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines
keywords: cancer; college student health; emerging adults; human papillomavirus; human papillomavirus vaccination