Ill-Informed Consent? A Content Analysis of Physical Risk Disclosure in School-Based HPV Vaccine Programs

Authors

Audrey Steenbeek, Dalhousie UniversityFollow
Noni MacDonald, Dalhousie UniversityFollow
Jocelyn Downie, Dalhousie University - Schulich School of LawFollow
Mary Appleton, Dalhousie UniversityFollow
Francoise Baylis, Dalhousie UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2011

Keywords

Authorization, HPV, Vaccinations, Risks, Informed Consent, School, Canada

Abstract

This study examines the accuracy, completeness and consistency of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine related physical risks disclosed in documents available to parents, legal guardians, and girls in Canadian jurisdictions with school-based HPV vaccine programs.

Recommended Citation

Audrey Steenbeek et al, "Ill-Informed Consent? A Content Analysis of Physical Risk Disclosure in School-Based HPV Vaccine Programs" (2011) 29:1 Public Health Nursing 71.