PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Robine Donken
AU  - Gina S. Ogilvie
AU  - Julie A. Bettinger
AU  - Manish Sadarangani
AU  - Ran D. Goldman
TI  - Effect of human papillomavirus vaccination on sexual behaviour among young females
DP  - 2018 Jul 01
TA  - Canadian Family Physician
PG  - 509--513
VI  - 64
IP  - 7
4099  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/64/7/509.short
4100  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/64/7/509.full
SO  - Can Fam Physician2018 Jul 01; 64
AB  - Question At the time of implementation of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine immunization programs, concerns were raised by parents, clinicians, and public health professionals about HPV vaccination possibly leading to riskier sexual health choices among young females. If HPV vaccination influences sexual behaviour among vaccinated females, this might influence the effect of HPV vaccination programs. What is known about the effects of the HPV vaccination program on sexual behaviour among young females?Answer Human papillomavirus vaccination has not been associated with increased sexual risk behaviour among young females. However, currently available studies have some important limitations, and future studies should focus on a longitudinal design that includes a prevaccination baseline measurement, adjustment for possible confounders, and measurement of both clinical indicators and behavioural outcomes.