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Opportunity for You to Contribute to Crucial HPV Research

 
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Hi Dads,
 
I hope this message finds you well.
 
I am currently leading a research study that aims to explore parental attitudes towards the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine for boys aged 9–12 in England. The insights we gain from this study will be crucial in understanding how best to support parents in making informed vaccination decisions for their children.
 
As you may know, HPV is linked to several cancers, not just in women but in men as well. According to Cancer Research UK (2024), HPV is responsible for around 60% of penile cancers, 90% of [censored] cancers, and up to 80% of head and neck cancers.
 
While the NHS offers the HPV vaccine to both boys and girls, vaccine uptake among boys has been lower than among girls between 2022 and 2023. Given the lack of screening for HPV-related cancers in men, improving vaccine coverage in boys is a key step in cancer prevention.
 
Our research seeks to engage with parents of boys in school years 5, 6, or 7 (aged 9–12), who will be offered the vaccine in school year 8. We hope to better understand the factors influencing parents' decisions about the HPV vaccine.
 
If you meet the below criteria, we'd really love to hear from you:
  • Live in England
  • Are aged 25 or older
  • Are parents of a son(s) currently in school year 5, 6, or 7
Participation in the study involves completing an online questionnaire, which should take no more than 15-20 minutes. The questionnaire includes sections on demographic information, beliefs about HPV, vaccine decision-making, and vaccine hesitancy, among other relevant topics. Participation is entirely voluntary, and parents are free to withdraw at any time.
 
If you are interested in taking part, please click the following link: https://derby.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3vHkLYDaMUoDUCa
 
Please also feel free to share with others too. We completely respect that individuals have differing views on HPV vaccination - however, the study is open to everyone that fits the above criteria, regardless of views on vaccination.
 
Thank you 🙂
 
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