Article Title
Keywords
Human papilloma virus, vaccination, HPV, pharmacy
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Grant Award Number
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