What is it about?
This study identifies cultural beliefs influencing 31 immigrant Haitian mothers’ willingness to vaccinate their daughters against HPV using semistructured interviews. Mothers had low levels of HPV and HPV vaccine knowledge, and desired more information. Concerns centered on cultural values regarding adolescent sexuality and HIV/AIDS stigmas specific to Haitian communities. If vaccination were recommended by a physician, mothers are more likely to have their daughters vaccinated.
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Why is it important?
Although research has shown that mothers significantly influence daughters’ willingness to be vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), cultural factors influencing immigrant Haitian mothers’ willingness to have adolescent daughters to be vaccinated are unknown. This is of concern as this population experiences disproportionately higher rates of HPV infection and related cervical cancers.
Perspectives
HPV vaccination uptake efforts targeting Haitian months should emphasize physician involvement and incorporate culturally relevant health concerns.
Dr. Dionne P Stephens
Florida International University
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This page is a summary of: Cultural Values Influencing Immigrant Haitian Mothers’ Attitudes Toward Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Daughters, Journal of Black Psychology, October 2012, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0095798412461807.
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