Thematic analysis
This literature review aims to understand the barriers to UK adolescent females consenting to the Human Papillomavirus vaccination and four themes were identified: knowledge needs; risk of promiscuity; decision making; and administration procedures.
Abstract
: Background : The uptake of the Human Papillomavirus vaccination by UK female adolescents continues to reduce. In 2018/19 the completed two dose schedule was 83.9% but this reduced to 62.9% in 2022/23. Human Papillomavirus is linked to more than 70% of cancerous lesions worldwide and accounts for 95% of cervical cancers. Between 2017-2019 there were 3,256 cervical cancer diagnoses and 853 deaths from cervical cancer in the UK. The Human Papillomavirus vaccine is fundamental in reducing the cervical cancer rates. Aim: This literature review aims to understand the barriers to UK adolescent females consenting to the Human Papillomavirus vaccination. Methods: Data sources: Five databases were systematically searched between the 15 th and 17 th July 2024. Inclusion criteria: Adolescent females only, UK, Human Papillomavirus vaccination, 2015 onwards. The EQAUTOR Prisma-S Checklist was used. Data extraction and synthesis: Thematic Analysis Results: Four themes were identified: knowledge needs; risk of promiscuity; decision making; and administration procedures.