Human papillomavirus vaccination related knowledge, and recommendations among healthcare providers in Southern China: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little research has been conducted to explore variables associated with the healthcare providers' (HCPs) understanding and recommendation of human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) since the vaccine was approved for use in China.

Methods

A large-scale cross-sectional survey was conducted in southern China covering Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan provinces between April 2019 and October 2019. Firstly, descriptive analysis was used to access awareness, knowledge, barriers, and recommendations toward HPV vaccine among all participants. Multi-variable logistic regression was further applied to explore potential factors associated with awareness, acknowledgment of HPV vaccine, and recommendation behaviors toward HPV vaccine.

Results

2075 questionnaires were collected,

SUBMITTER: Chen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9107117 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature