write:and perceived behavioral control drive people’s intention to perform a behavior which in turn influences whether they engage in a behavior (Ajzen 1984). Subjective norms are what

and perceived behavioral control drive people’s intention to perform a behavior
which in turn influences whether they engage in a behavior (Ajzen
1984). Subjective norms are what important referent groups want an individual to do and an individual’s willingness to comply with these groups. Perceived behavioral control is the amount of control a person believes to have over performing a behavior. Additionally
intentions are directly related to behavior. Specifically related to the HPV vaccine
there has been little preliminary research using the constructs of the TPB (Ogilvie et al.
2007). Research on decision making about other immunizations points to mothers’ desires to want to do what their doctors want
to maintain the norm of vaccination
and to support the social contract implicit in the vaccination of children (Benin
Wisler-Scher
Colson
Shapiro
& Holmboe
2006).