Atitudes dos pais diante da vacinação de suas filhas contra o HPV na prevenção do câncer de colo do útero

摘要: Objective To evaluate public knowledge about HPV through opinion gathering and behavior analysis. Method This is a transversal, exploratory, quantitative study involving individuals who are legal guardians of at least one daughter (under the age 26 years 11 months). We conducted 455 structured interviews with sociodemographic valid data, level information, vaccination against HPV. Results Knowledge vaccine contemplated 79.3% sample, 92.7% approval policy; adequate mainly among women, Caucasian, residents central region, inadequate evident in poorer unmarried populations. Conclusions The sample agrees extension range campaign for free distribution vaccine, coupled education to improve on effectiveness vaccines underserved However, we have concluded that group proposed by policy, 9 13 old, parents should be responsible decision vaccinate their daughters.