Health Communication and Risk Perception - HCRP Lab

Recent publication in the lab:

Exploring Trusted Sources of HPV Vaccine Information Among Mexican American Parents in El Paso, Texas Hispanic populations are disproportionately impacted by HPV-associated cancers. An HPV vaccine is available that protects against 90% of HPV-associated cancers. Understanding the factors associated with HPV vaccine uptake, including identifying whom individuals trust to recommend the HPV vaccine, is...

New publication!!!

Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Acceptance (HPV-VA) and Vaccine Uptake (HPV-VU): assessing the impact of theory, culture, and trusted sources of information in a Hispanic community - BMC Public Health Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common s*xually transmitted infection and is associated with many types of cancers that disproportionately impact Hispanics. An HPV vaccine is available for individuals ages 9—45 that can prevent up to 90% of HPV-associated cancers. The current stu...