African-American women less likely to receive HPV vaccine than whites, even with access to health care

Even with access to health care, African-American women are less likely to receive the vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), which reduces the risk for cervical cancer, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The findings suggest a need for health care providers to both bolster HPV vaccination recommendations and address negative attitudes toward the vaccine among this vulnerable patient population. Read more here.

Study mentioned: Gelman A, et al. Racial Disparities in Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: Does Access Matter? J Adolesc Health. 2013 Aug 15. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 23992645