300 Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD): Improving the obstetrician/gynecologist's knowledge and immunization practice patterns

Gonik, Bernard; Jones, Theodore; Fasano, Nancy; Contreras, Dawn; Roberts, Caralee

doi:10.1016/s0002-9378(01)80332-x

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“…Educational initiatives targeting health care professionals have a definitive role in fostering vaccine acceptance. As demonstrated by Gonik et al educational interventions can positively influence immunization-related practice patterns [6]. Results obtained from present study may also be useful at the policy level to implement awareness programs among the health care professionals about this important public health issue.…”

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Awareness and Attitude towards Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine among Medical Students in a Premier Medical School in India

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BackgroundAs preventing cancer with the help of a vaccine is a comparatively new concept, awareness and education about it will have important implication in the implementation of this strategy.Materials and MethodsPresent explorative questionnaire based survey included 618 MBBS students for final analysis.ResultsMajority of participants (89.6%) were well aware of the preventable nature of cervical cancer. Most of them (89.2%) knew that necessary factor responsible for cervical cancer is infection with high risk HPV. Awareness regarding the availability of vaccine against cervical cancer was 75.6%. Females had a better awareness regarding availability of vaccine, target population for vaccination and about the catch up program. Overall acceptance of HPV vaccine among the population studied was 67.8%. Medical teaching had a definitive impact on the understanding of this important public health issue. Females seemed to be more ready to accept the vaccine and recommend it to others. For our study population the most common source of information was medical school teaching. Majority of participants agreed that the most important obstacle in implementation of HPV vaccination program in our country is inadequate information and 86.2% wanted to be educated by experts in this regard.ConclusionHPV vaccine for primary prevention of cervical cancer is a relatively new concept. Health professional will be able to play a pivotal role in popularizing this strategy.

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Awareness and Attitude towards Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine among Medical Students in a Premier Medical School in India

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“…Educational initiatives targeting health care professionals have demonstrated effectiveness in fostering vaccine acceptance. A study to measure the effectiveness of a statewide peer educational program on changes in clinician immunization practice patterns and behaviors was conducted between June 1999 and October 2000 ( Figure 1 ) [ 30 ]. Interventions included hospital grand rounds lectures and officebased small group in-service sessions.…”

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“… Interventions, participation, and office practice. Gynecologists who attended in-service or grand rounds educational lectures were more likely to vaccinate or provide vaccine information to their patients than those who did not [ 30 ]. …”

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Strategies for Fostering HPV Vaccine Acceptance

Gonik

2006

Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Vaccines that protect against infection with the types of human papillomavirus (HPV) commonly associated with cervical cancer (HPV 16 and 18) and genital warts (HPV 6 and 11) are expected to become available in the near future. Because HPV vaccines are prophylactic, they must be administered prior to exposure to the virus, ideally during preadolescence or adolescence. The young age of the target vaccination population means that physicians, parents, and patients will all be involved in the decision-making process. Research has shown that parents and patients are more likely to accept a vaccine if it is efficacious, safe, reasonably priced, and recommended by a physician. Widespread education of physicians, patients, and parents about the risks and consequences of HPV infection and the benefits of vaccination will be instrumental for fostering vaccine acceptance.

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“…Similar interventions can be integrated into pediatric primary care and oncology clinics. Research has also demonstrated the effectiveness of provider-targeted interventions increasing knowledge and immunization practices for vaccine-preventable diseases (Gonik, Jones, Fasano, Contreras, & Roberts, 2001). These interventions should be extended to address health care providers’ self-efficacy toward recommending the HPV vaccine for younger adolescents.…”

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Caregiver Sexual and HPV Communication Among Female Survivors of Childhood Cancer

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J Pediatr Oncol Nurs

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HPV vaccination is recommended for all female survivors of childhood cancer; yet, it is underutilized. Parent-child sexual communication and healthcare provider recommendation for HPV vaccination influence familial vaccination decisions. However, caregivers may be less likely to discuss sexual health issues with survivors as compared to healthy peers. Therefore, this study compared mothers of daughters with/without history of childhood cancer on measures of sexual communication, HPV-specific communication, and healthcare provider recommendation for HPV vaccination, and examined the effects of sociodemographic and medical factors on these measures. There were no differences between mothers of survivors/non-cancer survivors on the outcomes (ps > .05). Among all mothers, daughter’s age was associated with sexual communication (ps < .05). Household income and daughter’s age were associated with healthcare provider recommendation for vaccination (ps < .05). Among mothers of survivors, daughter’s age at diagnosis was associated with sexual communication, HPV-specific communication, and healthcare provider recommendation for vaccination (ps < .05). Findings have implications for the role of healthcare providers as advocates for mother-daughter sexual communication and HPV vaccination, especially among survivors of childhood cancer.

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300 Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD): Improving the obstetrician/gynecologist's knowledge and immunization practice patterns

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Awareness and Attitude towards Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine among Medical Students in a Premier Medical School in India

Awareness and Attitude towards Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine among Medical Students in a Premier Medical School in India

Strategies for Fostering HPV Vaccine Acceptance

Caregiver Sexual and HPV Communication Among Female Survivors of Childhood Cancer

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