Perceptions of HPV and cervical cancer among Haitian immigrant women: implications for vaccine acceptability.

Erin N. Kobetz, Janelle Menard, Gabrielle Hazan, Tulay Koru‐Sengul, T Joseph, J Nissan, Brenna Barton, Jenny Blanco, Julie Kornfeld

PubMed · 2011 · 44 citations · 0 references

Abstract

In the U.S., there is a substantial lack of educational information available in Haitian about HPV and cervical cancer. This gap results in missed opportunities to promote disease prevention through vaccination and regular screening. Addressing such gaps is essential for achieving health equity among Haitian immigrant women and other, similarly underserved women, who are disproportionately burdened by cervical cancer.