Association of provider HPV vaccination training with provider assessment of HPV vaccination status and recommendation of HPV vaccination.

ABSTRACT: The delivery of strong HPV vaccine recommendations hinges on the expertise of healthcare providers (HCPs) in assessing patients' status and recommending HPV vaccination. We conducted a population-based cross-sectional study of HCPs practicing in Texas to examine the relationship between HPV vaccination training of HCPs and HPV vaccination status assessment and recommendation. Logistic regression analyses were used to assess the association between HCPs' formal training and recency of training in HPV vaccination promotion or counseling with HPV vaccination status assessment and recommendation. Of the 1,283 HCPs who completed the online survey, 43% had received training in HPV vaccination promotion or counseling, 47% often/always assess HPV vaccination status, and 59% often/always recommend

SUBMITTER: Osaghae I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9746413 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature