Human Papillomavirus Knowledge and Communication Skills: A Role-Play Activity for Providers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and related cancers are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Routine vaccination against HPV is recommended for patients starting at age 9-12 years. Discussing this vaccine with parents of young children can be challenging for clinicians. Barriers include parental beliefs, strength and quality of clinician recommendations, physician knowledge of HPV disease and vaccines, and provider comfort levels with discussing sexuality.

Methods

Our interactive workshop began with a predidactic role-play session addressing common concerns about the HPV vaccine where participants took turns playing a concerned parent or provider. We then gave a 30-minute didactic lecture and conducted a postdidactic role-play session to prac

SUBMITTER: Fiorito TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8063629 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature