1. Introduction Results Results Purpose Methods Discussion
Knowledge and Perceptions of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination: A Student Perspective
Marissa Ebel BSN, RN Jelayna Stauffer BSN, RN Serena Schweitzer BSN, RN
Adam P. Taylor BSN, RN Kim Hawkins PhD, APRN
Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Introduction
Results
Results
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that effects 79 million individuals. HPV commonly leads to cervical cancer as well as other anogenital and oropharyngeal cancers. HPV vaccination has been proven effective but only if administered prior to exposure. Healthy People 2020 calls for 80% vaccination rates of adolescents age 11-26, which is significantly higher than current rates. Barriers need to be identified to increase vaccine uptake.
Controversial Issues
11-12 Too Young
Sexually Active
68% Agree/SA
5% Agree/SA
2% Agree/SA
Table 1: HPV Vaccination Survey – Likert Scale Questions
Sexually Transmitted
Cervical Cancer
Yeast Allergy
Purpose
100% Correct
98% Correct
50% Correct
Assess student healthcare provider’s knowledge, opinion, and barriers to recommendation of HPV vaccination.
Cervarix - Genital Warts
Cervarix – Male/Female
Post HPV Exposure
Methods
Table 2: HPV Vaccination Survey – True/False Questions
26% Correct
59% Correct
42% Correct
Participants
122 adults NP
Other PA
Physician
20-24
24-29
30-34
35-39
> 40
Discussion
Overall knowledge of HPV was satisfactory. Most students feel comfortable talking with patients about vaccination. Some concerns were found with differences between Cervarix and Gardasil, post HPV exposure, and yeast allergy. Future education should focus on these areas to increase vaccination rates in the US.
Procedures
The HPV Vaccination survey from Grabiel et al. (2013) was used to assess the knowledge level and attitude of healthcare provider students regarding HPV vaccination. (Tables 1 & 2)
Students had 3 months to complete the survey.
Data Analysis
Descriptive statistics were summarized from the data.
Acknowledgement
We would like to thank Thomas J. Reutzel for allowing use of the HPV Vaccination Survey Questionnaire.