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Original article| Volume 25, ISSUE 2, P97-104, March 2015

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Why Are U.S. Girls Getting Meningococcal But Not Human Papilloma Virus Vaccines? Comparison of Factors Associated with Human Papilloma Virus and Meningococcal Vaccination Among Adolescent Girls 2008 to 2012

      Abstract

      Background

      Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination rates in the United States remain low, compared with other recommended adolescent vaccines. We compared factors associated with intention to receive and receipt of HPV and meningococcal vaccines and completion of the HPV vaccine series among U.S. adolescent girls.

      Methods

      Secondary analysis of data from the National Immunization Survey-Teen for 2008 through 2012 was performed. Multivariable logistic modeling was used to determine factors associated with intent to receive and receipt of HPV and meningococcal vaccination, completion of the HPV vaccine series among girls who started the series, and receipt of HPV vaccination among girls who received meningococcal vaccination.

      Findings

      Provider recommendation increased the odds of receipt and intention to receive both HPV and meningococcal vaccines. Provider recommendation was also associated with a three-fold increase in HPV vaccination among girls who received meningococcal vaccination (p < .001), indicating a relationship between provider recommendation and missed vaccine opportunities. However, White girls were 10% more likely to report provider recommendation than Black or Hispanic girls (p < .01), yet did not have higher vaccination rates, implying a role for parental refusal. No factors predicted consistently the completion of the HPV vaccine series among those who started.

      Conclusion

      Improving provider recommendation for co-administration of HPV and meningococcal vaccines would reduce missed opportunities for initiating the HPV vaccine series. However, different interventions may be necessary to improve series completion.
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      Biography

      Dr. Perkins is an obstetrician-gynecologist and researcher in HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention.

      Biography

      Ms. Lin is a biostatistics PhD candidate and programmer.

      Biography

      Dr. Silliman is a geriatrician and expert in women's health and health disparities.

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      Dr. Clark is a sociologist and researcher in adherence to medical recommendations.

      Biography

      Dr. Hanchate is a health economist and statistician and expert in large dataset analysis.