Keywords
Human papilloma virus, vaccination, HPV, pharmacy
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Grant Award Number
N/A
Abstract
Introduction
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake in West Virginia is lagging despite being highly protective against HPV-related diseases.
Methods
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 6 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.
Results
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=
Conclusion
Pharmacy provision of HPV vaccination for adolescents is underutilized. Parents and providers have favorable views on using pharmacies for HPV vaccination.
Recommended Citation
diTrapano N, Redmond K, Ranavaya J, Yoost J.
Appalachian Parent and Provider Views on the Use of Pharmacies for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Adolescents.
Marshall J Med.
2022;
8(2)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33470/2379-9536.1370.
