Nurses' perceptions, experiences, and practices regarding human papillomavirus vaccination: results from a cross-sectional survey in Montana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nationally, much of the focus on improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake has been on effective strategies that physicians use to promote vaccination. However, in large, predominately rural states like Montana, nurses and medical assistants play critical roles in immunization services delivery, and their viewpoints are imperative in designing strategies to increase vaccination rates. We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive study to determine nurses' perceptions, experiences, and practices regarding human papillomavirus vaccination in a rural and medically underserved region of the United States.

Methods

We designed, pilot-tested, and disseminated an online survey instrument to nurses and medical assistants working in clinics participating in the Vac

SUBMITTER: Thaker J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10278302 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature