Primary Cervical Cancer Prevention in Morocco: HPV Vaccine Awareness and Acceptability among Parents

摘要: Abstract Cervical cancer is a major public health concern in Morocco where it represents the second most common and lethal women. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines have been licensed since 2008 but there no available data on their acceptability. This study aimed to assess awareness of HPV vaccine, identify factors associated with acceptability vaccine among parents Morocco. A questionnaire-based survey using face-to-face interviews was conducted sample 852 (670 mothers 182 fathers) at least one unmarried daughter ≤26 years. The took place within private centres clinics four regions between July August 2012. main outcome measure willingness consider vaccinating against HPV. Responses revealed very low infection (5%) (14%). None participants had vaccinated daughters only 35% (32% 45% were willing doing so future. Higher education income, previous endorsement belief that recommendation from ministry or doctor would be encouraging, mothers’ acceptance. Non-acceptance having more than two daughters, believing expensive lack information. factor fathers’ acceptance cost. Increasing through educational campaigns, along active by physicians publically funded vaccination programme could increase parental