Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the human papillomavirus vaccine among black adolescents: a scoping review
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Papillomavirus Vaccines; Adolescent; Black People; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice.Abstract
Objective: to map knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the human papillomavirus vaccine among Black adolescents. Methods: a scoping review carried out according to JBI guidelines. Studies with full-text articles published from 2006, with no language restrictions, were included. Screening and selection were performed by two independent researchers using Rayyan software. Data were extracted using a tool developed by the authors and presented descriptively. Results: we found 1,120 studies, seven of which were included in the final sample. The publications spanned the period from 2010 to 2021. The studies revealed limited knowledge about human papillomavirus and vaccination among Black adolescents. Although some of the studies identified attitudes favorable toward the vaccine, vaccination rates remained lower than expected. Conclusion: although attitudes toward the human papillomavirus vaccine are predominantly favorable, limited knowledge and informational, cultural, and structural barriers hinder effective vaccination. Contributions to practice: the findings reinforce the need to strengthen health education initiatives on vaccination among Black adolescents through culturally sensitive approaches, thereby helping to combat misinformation and increase trust in the vaccine among this specific population.
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