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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

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.

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