Evaluation of an HPV vaccine toolkit to improve OB/GYN discussion of HPV vaccination.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination is a safe, effective method to prevent HPV-associated disease. Racial-ethnic disparities in HPV vaccination exist, which could lead to widening gaps in cervical cancer mortality. Provider discussion of HPV vaccination has been shown to be a primary factor for increasing vaccination rates. The objective of this study is to assess provider discussion of HPV vaccination pre and post implementation of an intervention, named the HPV Vaccine Toolkit, in an Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) clinic in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.

Study design and methods

This quality improvement study occurred over four cycles of development. Its design was guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior. The toolkit components included dot phrases (pre-wri

SUBMITTER: Simko S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10867569 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature