HPV vaccination literacy in sexualities education

Cristyn Davies, K. Burns

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Abstract

Drawing on curriculum examples from Australia and Canada, we outline three key elements to support the development school-based HPV vaccination literacy for young people: (1) knowledge and understanding about HPV and HPV vaccination; (2) the scientific principles underpinning vaccination; and (3) the socio-political factors influencing HPV vaccination. These elements benefit from cross-curricular integration and a whole-of-school approach. Educating young people about HPV and HPV vaccination improves their vaccination knowledge and understanding, health literacy and vaccination-related psychosocial outcomes.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)315-323
Number of pages9
JournalSex Education
Volume23
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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