Factors related to Israeli lesbian women’s intention to be vaccinated against HPV

2^nd International Conference on HIV/AIDS, STDs, & STIs

October 27-29, 2014 Embassy Suites Las Vegas, USA

Shir Moar and Merav Ben Natan

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J AIDS Clin Res

Abstract :

Lesbian women?s susceptibility to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and, as a consequence, to cervical cancer, is similar to that of heterosexual women. However, little is known about factors related to lesbian women?s intention to be vaccinated against HPV. The aim of the study was to identify factors related to Israeli lesbian women?s intention to be vaccinated, using the Health Belief Model (HBM). The study has a cross-sectional design. A convenience sample of 207 lesbian women recruited at clubs in central Israel?s lesbian community completed a questionnaire, based on the HBM. Thirty-two percent of the respondents reported having a high intention to be vaccinated. Perceived susceptibility to cervical cancer and perceived benefits of HPV vaccination were found to be related to intention to be vaccinated. The findings offer insights that can inform health care providers of strategies to promote vaccination against HPV in this unique population.

Biography :

Shir Moar has done her Graduation at Tel Aviv University, and Nursing School Grad. At Pt. Mathews Nursing school in ?Hilel Yaffe? Meical center in Hadera. During the degree she worked on a thesis of ? Factors related to Israeli lesbian women?s intention to be vaccinated against HPV?. That was published as: Ben Natan, M., & Maor, S. (2013). Factors related to Israeli lesbian women?s intention to be vaccinated against HPV. International Journal of STD & AIDS. She has also done Full High-School Diploma, Majoring in Social Studies (Psychology and Sociology) and Islam?s History Studies.