The Role of Healthcare Providers in Promoting Human Papillomavirus Vaccines among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The uptake of human papillomavirus vaccines (HPVV) among men who have sex with men (MSM) remains unsatisfactory. Healthcare providers play a crucial role in improving HPVV acceptability and uptake among MSM. This scoping review aims to provide an overview of (1) the perceived role of healthcare providers by MSM, and (2) the knowledge, beliefs and practices of healthcare providers themselves in promoting HPVV uptake.

Methods

A literature search was performed with PubMed and Scopus databases using a specific search string. The relevant original research articles on this topic were identified, and the major findings were charted and discussed.

Results

The literature search identified 18 studies on the perceived role of healthcare providers by MSM, and 6 studie

SUBMITTER: Chin KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9231301 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature