Healthcare providers' beliefs and attitudes regarding risk compensation following HPV vaccination.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Provider recommendation is a significant predictor of HPV vaccine uptake. Prior research suggests that concerns regarding risk compensation could cause some providers to hesitate recommending the HPV vaccine.

Methods

During 15-30 minute semi-structured interviews in early 2015, 22 U.S. pediatric providers were asked about their beliefs regarding sexual risk compensation and cervical cancer screening following HPV vaccination. Providers were asked if these beliefs result in reservations recommending the vaccine. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using inductive content analysis.

Results

None of the providers believed the HPV vaccine would result in risky sexual behavior. Half indicated it was better to start vaccination early, before

SUBMITTER: Kasting ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4946644 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature