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Factors Related to HPV Vaccination Intention among MSM in China: A Bayesian Network Model

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  • Qiao Chen

    (School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China)

  • Tianyi Zhou

    (School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China)

  • Xiaoni Zhong

    (School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China)

Abstract

(1) Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and HPV vaccination is the best strategy to prevent HPV infection. Accepting HPV vaccination is an essential factor affecting vaccine promotion among MSM. We aimed to explore the factors related to HPV vaccination intention among MSM and analyze the potential relationship between these factors. (2) Methods: We adopted a nonprobability sampling method to recruit MSM volunteers. Information collection included general demographics, personal behavioral characteristics, knowledge of HPV/vaccine attitudes, and risk threat perception. Bayesian networks (BNs) were used to analyze the data statistically. (3) Results: The BNs showed that perceived HPV risk and attitudes toward vaccine promotion were directly correlated factors, whereas knowledge of HPV/vaccines, a history of HIV testing, and the number of male sexual partners in the past 6 months were indirectly correlated factors. (4) Conclusions: The results of this study illustrate that MSM have a relatively high propensity to receive HPV vaccines. The proposal that strengthening the propagation of HPV and its relevant vaccines, encouraging MSM to undergo regular corresponding tests, and improving their risk perception of HPV infection can be raised to promote HPV vaccination among MSM.

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  • Qiao Chen & Tianyi Zhou & Xiaoni Zhong, 2022. "Factors Related to HPV Vaccination Intention among MSM in China: A Bayesian Network Model," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(23), pages 1-10, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:23:p:15532-:d:981517
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    1. Javier Díez-Domingo & Víctor Sánchez-Alonso & Rafael-J. Villanueva & Luis Acedo & José Tuells, 2021. "Impact of a Gender-Neutral HPV Vaccination Program in Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(3), pages 1-11, January.
    2. Selma Stearns & Samantha L. Quaife & Alice Forster, 2020. "Examining Facilitators of HPV Vaccination Uptake in Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Cross-Sectional Survey Design," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(21), pages 1-8, October.
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