Getting Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Back on Track: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Adolescent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake in the United States dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a decrease in well visits. This study sought to identify opportunities for primary care professionals (PCPs) to get adolescent vaccination back on track.

Methods

In early 2021, we recruited 1,047 PCPs (71% physicians) who provided adolescent vaccines in the United States from an existing panel. Participants completed an online survey about changes in adolescent HPV vaccine uptake and actions taken to promote vaccination during the pandemic, as well as intentions to engage in activities to increase adolescent vaccination in the next 3 months.

Results

A substantial proportion of PCPs (43%) reported that HPV vaccine uptake decreased in the first y

SUBMITTER: Kahn BZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10010471 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature