Journal article
How very young men who have sex with men view vaccination against human papillomavirus
H Zou, AE Grulich, AM Cornall, SN Tabrizi, SM Garland, G Prestage, CS Bradshaw, JS Hocking, A Morrow, CK Fairley, MY Chen
Vaccine | Published : 2014
Abstract
Background: HPV vaccination of men who have sex with men (MSM) prior to the commencement of sexual activity would have the maximum impact on preventing HPV and anal cancer in this population. However, knowledge and attitudes towards HPV vaccination among very young MSM have not been previously studied. Methods: Two hundred MSM aged 16 to 20 were recruited via community and other sources. Participants were asked about their knowledge and attitudes towards HPV and HPV vaccination. Results: Most (80%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 72.2-87.2%) men were not willing to purchase the vaccine because of its cost (AUD$450). However, if the vaccine was offered to MSM free of charge, 86% (95% CI: 80-..
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Funding Acknowledgements
We would like to extend our thanks to the following organisations and individuals for their support for the HYPER study: Minus18; ALSO Foundation; YAK; the Action Centre, Family Planning Victoria, queer clubs in the University of Melbourne, RMIT, Monash University, Deakin University, Latrobe University, Victoria University; Joy FM; MCV; Rainbow Network Victoria; Gay and Lesbian Health Victoria; CAN Resource Centre; Prahran Market Clinic; Tim Read; Lenka Vodstrcil; David Lee; Matiu Bush; Mark Chung; Helen Henzell; Helen Kent; Julie Silvers; Rabia Thomson; staff at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre; Ed Yap; David Towl; Greg Adkins; Amanda Grattan and Merck Australia; TaNisha Evans; Sneha Kishnani; Houda Abdo and Tania Tabone.