Social representations of human papillomavirus immunization in families from Ciudad Obregón, Sonora.

Abstract

The objective of the research was to determine the social representations of the immunization of the human papillomavirus vaccine in families who attend a first-level care clinic in ciudad Obregón, Sonora. For the analysis of the study, theoretical references on social representations, immunization and HPV prevention were used, using the qualitative methodological approach. After collecting the data, analyzing the information with the participants during the interview and through content analysis, the meanings of 3 categories emerged: category 1. Knowledge about HPV, category 2. HPV prevention, and category 3. Social representations of the HPV vaccine.