Abstract
We report on information channels associated with awareness about human papillomavirus (HPV) among immigrant Central and South
American Latinos. We conducted a survey of 1,334 Latino ≥ 21 years attending safety-net clinics in 2007–2008. Logistic regression
analyses evaluated associations with HPV awareness. Forty-eight percent were aware of HPV infection and 40% were aware of
the vaccine. Spanish television (38%) and providers (23%) were the primary HPV information sources. Infection awareness was
associated with internet use (OR 1.47; 95% CI 1.10–1.96) and self-efficacy to find health information (OR 1.19; 95% CI 1.08–1.30).
Vaccine awareness was associated with media use for health information (OR 1.27; 95% CI 1.09–1.49) and internet use (OR 1.59;
95% CI 1.18–2.13). Although Spanish television has reached this low HPV awareness group, there may be missed opportunities
for education by providers. Television and the internet may also be effective channels for future interventions.
American Latinos. We conducted a survey of 1,334 Latino ≥ 21 years attending safety-net clinics in 2007–2008. Logistic regression
analyses evaluated associations with HPV awareness. Forty-eight percent were aware of HPV infection and 40% were aware of
the vaccine. Spanish television (38%) and providers (23%) were the primary HPV information sources. Infection awareness was
associated with internet use (OR 1.47; 95% CI 1.10–1.96) and self-efficacy to find health information (OR 1.19; 95% CI 1.08–1.30).
Vaccine awareness was associated with media use for health information (OR 1.27; 95% CI 1.09–1.49) and internet use (OR 1.59;
95% CI 1.18–2.13). Although Spanish television has reached this low HPV awareness group, there may be missed opportunities
for education by providers. Television and the internet may also be effective channels for future interventions.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Brief Communication
- Pages 1-6
- DOI 10.1007/s10903-011-9501-6
- Authors
- Noel T. Mueller, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cancer Control Program, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20007, USA
- Anne-Michelle Noone, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cancer Control Program, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20007, USA
- Gheorghe Luta, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cancer Control Program, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20007, USA
- Sherrie Flynt Wallington, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Carcinogenesis, Biomarkers and Epidemiology Program, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
- Elmer E. Huerta, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cancer Control Program, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20007, USA
- Jeanne S. Mandelblatt, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Cancer Control Program, Georgetown University School of Medicine, 3300 Whitehaven Street, NW, Suite 4100, Washington, DC 20007, USA
- For the Latin American Cancer Research Coalition
- Journal Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
- Online ISSN 1557-1920
- Print ISSN 1557-1912