BACKGROUND: The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is delivered widely through
school-based immunization programs. Some groups have expressed concern that HPV …

Background: Suboptimal human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage in some
jurisdictions is partly attributed to fears that vaccination may increase risky sexual behaviour …

BACKGROUND: Despite preventive health benefits of the human papillomavirus (HPV)
vaccination, uptake in the United States remains low. Twenty-four states have enacted …

BACKGROUND: Vaccines to prevent certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and
associated cancers are recommended for routine use among young women. Nationally …

Background Implementation of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination raised concerns
that vaccination could lead to riskier sexual behavior. This study explored how possible …

The first human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine was approved in the United States in 2006
with the potential to reduce cervical cancer and genital warts. Since then, its efficacy in …

Question At the time of implementation of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
immunization programs, concerns were raised by parents, clinicians, and public health …

Many US parents are concerned that vaccinating daughters against human papillomavirus
(HPV) will communicate implicit approval for sexual activity and be associated with early or …

OBJECTIVES: Concerns have been raised that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination
could lead to altered risk perceptions and an increase in risky sexual behaviors among …

OBJECTIVE: To examine whether HPV vaccination influences sexual behaviour in
adolescent girls, either by giving them a 'green light'to have sex, or because perceived …