An educational intervention to improve health care provider HPV knowledge and HPV vaccine counseling of children and adolescents
Title
An educational intervention to improve health care provider HPV knowledge and HPV vaccine counseling of children and adolescents
Creator
Follmer, Kendall
Description
Follmer, Kendall
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are highly prevalent, yet preventable with HPV vaccination that is both safe and effective. Early vaccination is key to prevent infection, yet HPV vaccination rates for children and adolescents fall short of the national goal and far below the high rates of other routine vaccinations, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) and meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY), that are given at the same ages. This project evaluated the current data available regarding health care provider knowledge (HCP) of HPV, the HPV vaccine, and HCP practices regarding counseling and vaccination of patients aged 9-17 years. Providers completed an online education course that presented HPV, HPV vaccine information, and counseling recommendations. Six providers completed pre/post knowledge assessments to evaluate the need for further intervention and outcomes of the self-paced online education course. Following completion of the post education knowledge assessment participants were given an infographic summarizing HPV vaccine guidelines and counseling tips for their personal use in practice. Results of the pre/post knowledge assessments were mixed. Of the questions that assessed knowledge, providers scores were unchanged with an average of 72% on both pre and post knowledge assessments. Questions that assessed the provider’s confidence levels and intent to use the evidence-based counseling method, presumptive counseling, were improved. This demonstrates a continued need for education regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine, and guidance for providers who counsel children and adolescents regarding this vaccine. Further research is needed to determine the impact of vaccination acceptance following HPV, HPV vaccine, and vaccine counseling education. Keywords: HPV vaccine, GARDASIL, counseling, education, health care provider, practitioner, clinician children, adolescents, age 9-17, vaccine uptake, evidence-based, presumptive counseling
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are highly prevalent, yet preventable with HPV vaccination that is both safe and effective. Early vaccination is key to prevent infection, yet HPV vaccination rates for children and adolescents fall short of the national goal and far below the high rates of other routine vaccinations, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) and meningococcal ACWY (MenACWY), that are given at the same ages. This project evaluated the current data available regarding health care provider knowledge (HCP) of HPV, the HPV vaccine, and HCP practices regarding counseling and vaccination of patients aged 9-17 years. Providers completed an online education course that presented HPV, HPV vaccine information, and counseling recommendations. Six providers completed pre/post knowledge assessments to evaluate the need for further intervention and outcomes of the self-paced online education course. Following completion of the post education knowledge assessment participants were given an infographic summarizing HPV vaccine guidelines and counseling tips for their personal use in practice. Results of the pre/post knowledge assessments were mixed. Of the questions that assessed knowledge, providers scores were unchanged with an average of 72% on both pre and post knowledge assessments. Questions that assessed the provider’s confidence levels and intent to use the evidence-based counseling method, presumptive counseling, were improved. This demonstrates a continued need for education regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine, and guidance for providers who counsel children and adolescents regarding this vaccine. Further research is needed to determine the impact of vaccination acceptance following HPV, HPV vaccine, and vaccine counseling education. Keywords: HPV vaccine, GARDASIL, counseling, education, health care provider, practitioner, clinician children, adolescents, age 9-17, vaccine uptake, evidence-based, presumptive counseling
Date
2022
Publisher
Alverno College
Extent
47 pages
Language
English
Format
PDF
Type
Text
Capstone Project
Rights
These materials may be used by individuals and libraries for personal use, research, teaching (including distribution to classes), or for any fair use as defined by U.S. Copyright Law.
Collection
Citation
Follmer, Kendall, “An educational intervention to improve health care provider HPV knowledge and HPV vaccine counseling of children and adolescents,” Alverno College Library Digital Commons, accessed May 15, 2024, https://alverno.omeka.net/items/show/797.