NURSING PRACTICE IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN RESPONSE TO HPV VACCINE HESITANCY AMONG ADOLESCENTS: A SCOPING REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: Hesitancy toward human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination involves information-related, family and access barriers. Objective: To map available evidence on nursing strategies and actions in primary health care to address HPV vaccine hesitancy among adolescents and their caregivers. Methods: A scoping review structured using the Population, Concept and Context framework. Searches were reported in PubMed and the Virtual Health Library, with seven publications included according to the authors’ records. Results: Findings were organized into three themes: knowledge of HPV and vaccination; family and social determinants of hesitancy; and educational and health communication interventions. Heterogeneity and incomplete documentation of study selection preclude causal inferences or estimates of effects on vaccination coverage. Conclusion: The mapped literature suggests opportunities for nurses to provide person-centred counselling, evidence-based recommendations and school–family collaboration, while further outcome-focused studies are required.