OBJECTIVE: To report psychosocial differences between self-reported HPV-positive and HPV-negative Florida men. METHOD: Men (n=536) in an HPV natural-history study completed a cross-sectional survey (2007-2010). RESULTS: Most participants were white, non-Hispanic, and unmarried with some college education. HPV knowledge was high overall. HPV-positive men reported more negative emotions and perceived threat (P<0.05). HPV-negative men were more likely to disclose test results. Most men (91%) reported strong intentions for the HPV vaccine if it became available for men. CONCLUSIONS: Men reported an array of responses to HPV tests with intentions to receive the HPV vaccine. Findings are important for HPV-related health messages for men.
OBJECTIVE: To report psychosocial differences between self-reported HPV-positive and HPV-negative Florida men. METHOD:Men (n=536) in an HPV natural-history study completed a cross-sectional survey (2007-2010). RESULTS: Most participants were white, non-Hispanic, and unmarried with some college education. HPV knowledge was high overall. HPV-positive men reported more negative emotions and perceived threat (P<0.05). HPV-negative men were more likely to disclose test results. Most men (91%) reported strong intentions for the HPV vaccine if it became available for men. CONCLUSIONS:Men reported an array of responses to HPV tests with intentions to receive the HPV vaccine. Findings are important for HPV-related health messages for men.
Authors: Ellen M Daley; Stephanie Marhefka; Eric Buhi; Natalie D Hernandez; Rasheeta Chandler; Cheryl Vamos; Stephanie Kolar; Christopher Wheldon; Mary R Papenfuss; Anna R Giuliano Journal: Vaccine Date: 2011-04-01 Impact factor: 3.641