Table 4.
Human Papillovirus (HPV) vaccine knowledge by focus group type
| Knowledge | Healthcare Providers* | Community Leaders* | Parents | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical cancer | ||||
| Cancer rates are increased in Ohio Appalachia | + | + | + | + |
| Cervical cancer rates are increased in Ohio Appalachia | − | +/− | − | +/− |
| Risky sexual activity associated with cervical cancer | +/− | − | +/− | +/− |
| Tobacco associated with cervical cancer | +/− | +/− | − | +/− |
| Pap tests (what test is for, how often it should be done) | − | +/− | +/− | +/− |
| HPV | ||||
| HPV transmission, HPV and cervical cancer | − | +/− | +/− | +/− |
| HPV and genital warts | +/− | − | + | |
| HPV taught in schools | +/− | +/− | − | − |
| HPV vaccine | ||||
| How vaccines work and logistics (who, when, where, costs, insurance coverage | − | − | − | − |
| HPV vaccine if already HPV (+) | − | − | ||
| Source of HPV vaccine information | ||||
| TV commercial, internet, family and friends | + | + | + | + |
| Brochures | + | + | + | +/− |
*
Healthcare providers gave answers regarding their patients’ knowledge and community leaders’ gave answers about community members.
(+):has knowledge; (−):does not have knowledge; (+/−):mentioned as having and not having knowledge; blank:not mentioned