The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is an effective mechanism to prevent HPV-associated cancers; however, uptake is low among women aged 18–26. Religiosity/spirituality is associated with sexual health decision-making. This study examined the role of religious/spiritual beliefs on HPV vaccination among college women (N = 307) using logistic regression and mediation analyses. Findings indicate that sexual activity is the main factor associated with HPV vaccination; and sexual activity fully mediates the relationship between religious/spiritual beliefs and HPV vaccination. Health promotion efforts should highlight the importance of HPV vaccination regardless of current sexual activity and may benefit from partnerships with religious/spiritual organizations.
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Best, A. L., Thompson, E. L., Adamu, A. M., Logan, R., Delva, J., Thomas, M., … Daley, E. (2019). Examining the Influence of Religious and Spiritual Beliefs on HPV Vaccine Uptake Among College Women. Journal of Religion and Health, 58(6), 2196–2207. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00890-y
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