The influencing factors in intention making-decision of Human papillomavirus vaccine in Chinese college students: A qualitative study.
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OBJECTIVE: College students are considered as a high-risk age group for contracting HPV. HPV vaccines are proved to play a major role in preventing Cervical cancer and related cancers among both men and women. This study aimed to explore influencing factors in intention making-decision of Human papillomavirus vaccine in Chinese college students. METHODS: A descriptive qualitative research based on naturalistic inquiry in Daqing City, Heilong Jiang Province from October to November 2022 was conducted. Semi-structured interviews with Chinese college students. We used thematic framework analysis with NVivo 12.0 software to transcribe and analyze the interview recordings. RESULTS: We conducted 20 in-depth interviews. Four main themes with 14 subthemes were identified: (a) potential risks of HPV infection; (b) susceptibility factors of HPV infection; (c) difficulties in HPV vaccination; (d) decision support for HPV vaccination. CONCLUSION: Most college students expressed hesitancy toward receiving the HPV vaccine. The government should strengthen the advocacy of the benefits of the vaccine to increase the HPV vaccination rate. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Healthcare providers and the government should take some strategies to promote facilitate factors to increase HPV vaccination rates.