A qualitative study of parental views of HPV vaccination in Ireland

Figures & data

Table 1. Themes, subthemes and codes.

Theme	Subtheme	Codes
Knowledge	HPV virus HPV vaccine	Associated diseases / likelihood of infection / prevalence / prevention / immune response / ingredients
Benefit of vaccination	Protection Disease prevention	Modern medicine / life saving / other vaccines
Issues of concern	Side-effects Risk versus benefit Lack of information	Fear of unknown / unreported side effects / MMR autism link / parental peer pressure / induce cancer / pharmaceutical lobbying / too young
Influencing factors	Media GP Cervical screening controversy	Scaremongering / lobby groups / trust in medicine / lack of trust in government or health service

Table 2. Participant demographics.

Demographics – Participants n = 18	Participants n (%)
Gender
Male	4 (22)
Female	14 (78)
Occupation
Professional	9 (50)
Skilled	5 (28)
Unskilled	4 (22)
Age
30–39	1 (6)
40–45	13 (72)
46–50	2 (11)
51+	2 (11)
Daughters Age
11	7 (39)
12	9 (50)
13	2 (11)
Daughters Nationality
Irish	13 (72)
Mixed Irish	2 (11)
Non-Irish	3 (17)
Socioeconomic Status
Medical Card	3 (17)
Private	15 (83)
Previous HPV Vaccine Decision (older daughter)
Yes	2 (50)
No	2 (50)
Parent is a Health Care Professional
Yes	3 (17)
No	15 (83)