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Exploring inequalities in HPV vaccine uptake among Cape Verdean immigrant and Portuguese native women
Journal Title
Medical Sciences Forum
Year (definitive publication)
2021
Language
English
Country
Switzerland
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Abstract
Based on data from the FEMINA study, this communication aims to explore inequalities in
HPV vaccine uptake. Results highlighted differences between the Portuguese and the Cape Verdean
women: 97% vs. 67% had heard about the HPV vaccine; 30% vs. 9% had been vaccinated, and
71% vs. 82% had reported a lack of medical recommendation as a major reason for not having been
vaccinated. Further research on the mechanisms that operate in the production of health disparities
is needed to promote equity-focused interventions.
Acknowledgements
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Keywords
HPV vaccination,Sexual health,Health disparities,Ethnicity
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Health Sciences - Medical and Health Sciences
- Sociology - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| PTDC/SOC-SOC/30025/2017 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
| UIDB/03126/2020 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
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