HIV immunization: acceptability and anticipated effects on sexual behavior among adolescents
Webb, P.M.; Zimet, G.D.; Mays, R.; Fortenberry, J.D.
Journal of Adolescent Health Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine 25(5): 320-322
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 1054-139X PMID: 10551661 DOI: 10.1016/s1054-139x(99)00066-xDocument Number: 533544
Adolescents rated hypothetical human immunodeficiency virus vaccines described as 90% and 50% efficacious and discussed how immunization might influence behavior of their peers. The low-efficacy vaccine was largely unacceptable and most believed immunization with the high-efficacy vaccine would cause increased risk behaviors. Immunization programs will need to address vaccine acceptability issues and behavioral responses to immunization.