Table 3.
Parent Responses about Participating in School-located HPV Vaccines Clinics
| % | |
|---|---|
| Why did you decide to get your daughter HPV vaccine? (N = 119) | |
| It is the best way to prevent HPV infection. | 86% |
| The potential health consequences of HPV infection could be serious. | 52% |
| My daughter’s healthcare provider recommended it. | 29% |
| My daughter is, or will be, at risk of acquiring HPV. | 24% |
| Why did you decide not to get your daughter HPV vaccine previously? (N = 119) | |
| HPV vaccine is too expensive. | 33% |
| I didn’t know enough about HPV. | 33% |
| It was inconvenient to make three appointments to receive all the shots. | 29% |
| I didn’t know enough about HPV vaccine. | 28% |
| HPV vaccine is not mandatory for school entry. | 24% |
| Feedback about school-located HPV vaccine clinic. (N = 119) | |
| I was pleased with the overall experience. | 100% |
| I want to see more partnering between the Guilford County School System and the Guilford County Department of Public Health in the future. | 99% |
| I would recommend school-located vaccination clinics to friends and family. | 100% |
| I felt that the information and consent packet was sufficient to make an informed decision. | 97% |
| The other information I received from this project helped me to make an informed decision. | 99% |
| Why did you choose not to have your daughter participate in our program? (N = 75) | |
| My daughter already received HPV vaccine. | 77% |
| I am not sure HPV vaccine is safe and effective. | 17% |
| I am worried about potential side effects of HPV vaccine. | 13% |
| I do not believe my daughter needs HPV vaccine. | 9% |
| I need more information before making a decision about HPV vaccine. | 7% |