Appalachian Parent and Provider Views on the Use of Pharmacies for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Adolescents
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake in West Virginia is lagging despite being highly protective against HPV-related diseases. This study aimed to determine parent and provider perceptions on using pharmacies for HPV vaccination in adolescents. The study surveyed both parents and provide...
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| description | The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake in West Virginia is lagging despite
being highly protective against HPV-related diseases. This study aimed to determine
parent and provider perceptions on using pharmacies for HPV vaccination in
adolescents. The study surveyed both parents and providers in a rural academic
institution. Providers were surveyed before and six months after an educational
intervention that instructed providers on local legislation and the logistics of
prescribing the HPV vaccine through pharmacies. The provider survey assessed
awareness of pharmacy vaccine access and prescribing practices. Parents of adolescents
were surveyed to determine what patients might benefit most from pharmacy access
for vaccination. A total of 71 providers completed the initial survey, and 45 completed
the six-month assessment. Only 22.5% were aware of the pharmacy legislation at the
initial survey, and 64.4% were aware at six months (p= <.001). Most providers (69%
on initial survey and 78% at six months) reported that they thought pharmacy access
for vaccination would benefit rural patients. Most providers also reported they would
be “likely” or “very likely” to prescribe the HPV vaccine through a pharmacy. A total of
121 parents completed the survey. Only 16 parents (13.2%) were aware of pharmacy
vaccine access. Of parents whose adolescents had started the series, 78.1% felt
pharmacy vaccine access would have been “very beneficial.” Pharmacy provision of HPV
vaccination for adolescents is underutilized. Parents and providers have favorable views
on using pharmacies for HPV vaccination. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c25a6faf82b148848b44dfb52c3227d22022-12-22T02:54:37ZengMarshall UniversityMarshall Journal of Medicine2379-95362022-04-018210.33470/2379-9536.1370Appalachian Parent and Provider Views on the Use of Pharmacies for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in AdolescentsNiccia Ditrapano0Katherine Redmond1Jamila Ranavaya2Jennie Yoost3Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Huntington, West VirginiaMarshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Huntington, West VirginiaMarshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Huntington, West VirginiaMarshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Huntington, West VirginiaThe human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake in West Virginia is lagging despite being highly protective against HPV-related diseases. This study aimed to determine parent and provider perceptions on using pharmacies for HPV vaccination in adolescents. The study surveyed both parents and providers in a rural academic institution. Providers were surveyed before and six months after an educational intervention that instructed providers on local legislation and the logistics of prescribing the HPV vaccine through pharmacies. The provider survey assessed awareness of pharmacy vaccine access and prescribing practices. Parents of adolescents were surveyed to determine what patients might benefit most from pharmacy access for vaccination. A total of 71 providers completed the initial survey, and 45 completed the six-month assessment. Only 22.5% were aware of the pharmacy legislation at the initial survey, and 64.4% were aware at six months (p= <.001). Most providers (69% on initial survey and 78% at six months) reported that they thought pharmacy access for vaccination would benefit rural patients. Most providers also reported they would be “likely” or “very likely” to prescribe the HPV vaccine through a pharmacy. A total of 121 parents completed the survey. Only 16 parents (13.2%) were aware of pharmacy vaccine access. Of parents whose adolescents had started the series, 78.1% felt pharmacy vaccine access would have been “very beneficial.” Pharmacy provision of HPV vaccination for adolescents is underutilized. Parents and providers have favorable views on using pharmacies for HPV vaccination.human papilloma virusvaccinationhpvpharmacy |
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| title | Appalachian Parent and Provider Views on the Use of Pharmacies for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Adolescents |
| title_full | Appalachian Parent and Provider Views on the Use of Pharmacies for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Adolescents |
| title_fullStr | Appalachian Parent and Provider Views on the Use of Pharmacies for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Adolescents |
| title_full_unstemmed | Appalachian Parent and Provider Views on the Use of Pharmacies for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Adolescents |
| title_short | Appalachian Parent and Provider Views on the Use of Pharmacies for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Adolescents |
| title_sort | appalachian parent and provider views on the use of pharmacies for human papillomavirus vaccination in adolescents |
| topic | human papilloma virus vaccination hpv pharmacy |
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