Hesitation and non-acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccine: An integrative review

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the available evidence on the factors that influence hesitancy and non-adherence to the human papillomavirus vaccine in children, adolescents, and caregivers.  Method: an integrative review of articles published between March 2014 and February 2022, according to a search in the Virtual Health Library, National Library of Medicine, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, using the descriptors "vaccination", "HPV", "papillomaviridae", "vaccine hesitancy", "vaccine", "adolescent" and "papillomavirus vaccine".  Results: 3 articles were selected. The review made it evident that the factors of hesitation, adherence, and non-adherence to the papillomavirus vaccine are associated with the belief that the vaccine promotes the anticipation of sexual life, the lack of information about adverse effects, and the lack of information about the vaccine. Conclusion: the nursing profession has a fundamental role in the dissemination of safe information about the topic addressed.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/devopinterscie-203