"Using pharmacies for HPV vaccine" by Niccia diTrapano, Katherine Redmond et al.

Article Title

Appalachian Parent and Provider Views on the Use of Pharmacies for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Adolescents

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Niccia diTrapano, Marshall UniversityFollow
Katherine Redmond, Marshall UniversityFollow
Jamila Ranavaya, Marshall UniversityFollow
Jennie Yoost, Marshall UniveristyFollow

Author Credentials

Niccia Ditrapano MD, Katherine Redmond DO, Jamila Ranavaya MD, Jennie Yoost MD, MSc1

Keywords

Human papilloma virus, vaccination, HPV, pharmacy

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

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N/A

Abstract

The uptake of the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine in West Virginia is lagging despite it being highly protective against HPV related diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine parent and provider perception on usingpharmacies for HPV vaccination in adolescents. This was done by surveying 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 assess 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% at six months (p=

Recommended Citation

diTrapano, Niccia; Redmond, Katherine; Ranavaya, Jamila; and Yoost, Jennie (2022) "Appalachian Parent and Provider Views on the Use of Pharmacies for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination in Adolescents," Marshall Journal of Medicine: Vol. 8: Iss. 2, Article 5.
DOI: 10.33470/2379-9536.1370
Available at: https://mds.marshall.edu/mjm/vol8/iss2/5

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