Intent to receive HPV vaccine and reasons for not vaccinating among unvaccinated adolescent and young women: Findings from the 2006-2008 National Survey of Family Growth

► In this study we examine intent to get HPV vaccine among unvaccinated 15-24 year old women. ► A majority (57.5%) of respondents were unlikely to receive HPV vaccination in the next 12 months. ► Among those unlikely to get HPV vaccine, we report the main reason for not getting vaccinated. ► Not being at risk and institutional barriers were the most common reasons for forgoing HPV vaccine. ► Sexually experienced women were more likely than sexually inexperienced ones to want HPV vaccine.