Several studies have identified disparities in human papillomavirus
(HPV)-related outcomes by nativity status (i.e., U.S.- versus foreign-born)
However, few studies have explored whether vaccination differences exist by
nativity status. Vaccination disparities have the potential to exacerbate
HPV-related cancer disparities in the long term if left unaddressed. Therefore,
the authors investigated ... read morewhether there were significant differences in HPV
vaccination initiation (one or more doses) and completion (three or more doses)
between U.S.-born and foreign-born men and women.read less
Pérez, A. E., Agénor, M., Gamarel, K. E., & Operario, D. (2018). Nativity Disparities in Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among U.S. Adults. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 54(2), 248-258. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2017.10.019.