Conversations about sexual activity within Haitian families: implications for HPV vaccine uptake. Issue 4 (19th May 2021)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Conversations about sexual activity within Haitian families: implications for HPV vaccine uptake. Issue 4 (19th May 2021)
- Main Title:
- Conversations about sexual activity within Haitian families: implications for HPV vaccine uptake
- Authors:
- Pierre-Victor, Dudith
Stephens, Dionne
Gabbidon, Kemesha
Jean-Baptiste, Naomie
Clarke, Rachel
Madhivanan, Purnima - Abstract:
- ABSTRACT: Objective : Parents play an integral role in young adults' sexual health including human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine decision-making. The objective of this study was to explore conversations regarding sexual activity in Haitian households and the influence of such conversations on young Haitian women's HPV vaccine discussion with their parents. Methods: From a large university in the southeastern United States, 30 Haitian-American college women (ages 17–26) were recruited for semi-structured in-depth interviews. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Most participants stated that they either did not have conversations regarding sexual activity or the conversations that they had were described as 'uncomfortable' or 'awkward'. Many participants stated that once parents knew that HPV is sexually transmitted, their discussions about the vaccine would be considered an announcement of their sexual debut or sexual activity. Hence, many decided to not discuss the HPV vaccine with their parents. Conclusion: Findings have important implications for HPV vaccine uptake. Results showed that a lack of conversations about sexual activity within Haitian households led to limited discussions about the HPV vaccine among young Haitian-American college women and their parents. Future HPV vaccine uptake efforts should integrate familial and cultural beliefs about female sexuality, while focusing onABSTRACT: Objective : Parents play an integral role in young adults' sexual health including human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine decision-making. The objective of this study was to explore conversations regarding sexual activity in Haitian households and the influence of such conversations on young Haitian women's HPV vaccine discussion with their parents. Methods: From a large university in the southeastern United States, 30 Haitian-American college women (ages 17–26) were recruited for semi-structured in-depth interviews. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Most participants stated that they either did not have conversations regarding sexual activity or the conversations that they had were described as 'uncomfortable' or 'awkward'. Many participants stated that once parents knew that HPV is sexually transmitted, their discussions about the vaccine would be considered an announcement of their sexual debut or sexual activity. Hence, many decided to not discuss the HPV vaccine with their parents. Conclusion: Findings have important implications for HPV vaccine uptake. Results showed that a lack of conversations about sexual activity within Haitian households led to limited discussions about the HPV vaccine among young Haitian-American college women and their parents. Future HPV vaccine uptake efforts should integrate familial and cultural beliefs about female sexuality, while focusing on cervical cancer prevention. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Ethnicity & health. Volume 26:Issue 4(2021)
- Journal:
- Ethnicity & health
- Issue:
- Volume 26:Issue 4(2021)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 26, Issue 4 (2021)
- Year:
- 2021
- Volume:
- 26
- Issue:
- 4
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2021-0026-0004-0000
- Page Start:
- 571
- Page End:
- 584
- Publication Date:
- 2021-05-19
- Subjects:
- Haitians households -- college women -- cultural norms -- sexuality discussion -- vaccine discussion
Ethnic groups -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals
Ethnic groups -- Medical care -- Periodicals
Medical care -- Cross-cultural studies -- Periodicals
Ethnic Groups -- periodicals
Delivery of Health Care -- periodicals
Social Sciences -- periodicals
362.1089 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ceth20/current ↗
http://www.tandfonline.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1080/13557858.2018.1539221 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 1355-7858
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