Discussions of adolescent sexuality in news media coverage of the HPV vaccine

Dana M Casciotti; Katherine C Smith; Amy Tsui; Ann C Klassen

doi:10.1016/j.adolescence.2013.11.004

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Discussions of adolescent sexuality in news media coverage of the HPV vaccine

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Discussions of adolescent sexuality in news media coverage of the HPV vaccine

Dana M Casciotti, Katherine C Smith, Amy Tsui and Ann C Klassen

Journal of adolescence (London, England.), v 37(2), pp 133-143

Feb 2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2013.11.004

PMID: 24439619

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Abstract

Sexual activity

News media

Vaccination

Health communication

Given the sexually transmitted nature of human papillomavirus (HPV), some worry the HPV vaccine will create a false sense of security and promote adolescent sexual activity. Media coverage of vaccines can influence social norms, parental attitudes, and vaccine acceptance; in this paper we examine U.S. news media messages related to sexuality and HPV vaccination. Drawing on a structured analysis of 447 articles published during 2005–2009, we qualitatively analyzed a purposive sample of 49 articles discussing adolescent health behaviors related to HPV vaccination. Commonly, articles discussed vaccination in the context of abstinence-only versus comprehensive sexual health education; cited research findings to support vaccination or sex education; argued against connecting vaccination to promiscuous behavior; but included fear-inducing messages. Media messages concerning health behaviors related to HPV vaccination tended to support government and parental involvement in sex education, and dismiss concerns linking vaccination to sexual activity, while also presenting the vaccine as lifesaving.

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Title: Discussions of adolescent sexuality in news media coverage of the HPV vaccine
Creators: Dana M Casciotti - Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 624 N Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
Katherine C Smith - Department of Health, Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 624 N Broadway, Room 726, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
Amy Tsui - Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, N. Wolfe Street, Room W4041, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
Ann C Klassen - Department of Community Health and Prevention, Drexel University School of Public Health, 3215 Market Street, Room 435, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
Publication Details: Journal of adolescence (London, England.), v 37(2), pp 133-143
Publisher: Elsevier
Resource Type: Journal article
Language: English
Academic Unit: Community Health and Prevention
Web of Science ID: WOS:000331916900005
Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-84890095678
Other Identifier: 991014877838704721

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration
Web of Science research areas: Psychology, Developmental