An educational intervention to improve attitudes regarding HPV vaccination and comfort with counseling among US medical students

Berenson, Abbey B.; Hirth, Jacqueline M.; Fuchs, Erika; Chang, Mihyun; Rupp, Richard

doi:10.1080/21645515.2019.1692558

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“…Considering the surveyed subset of health sciences students, and their future role in counselling on prevention themes, a comparison with the results of a recent published study by Berenson et al could be conducted. The authors assessed the effects of an educational program by means of a single lecture and delivered by an expert and found that this can improve medical students' attitudes and comfort with HPV vaccine counseling [39]. This evidence suggests that short educational interventions are already efficacious, but the presence of an expert open to discussion allows obtaining better results than reading informative material alone.…”

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Propensity towards HPV Vaccine of Young Adult Students in Italy

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Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI), representing the main cause of genital warts and cervical cancer. This cross-sectional study evaluated knowledge and attitudes about HPV infection, related diseases, and prevention and propensity towards HPV vaccine among undergraduate students. Methods: An online and written survey about HPV and its prevention, targeted to young adults of both genders, was addressed to students attending health sciences and other schools at Universities of Genoa and Bari. Results: The overall median knowledge and attitude scores were 56.3% (25–75 p = 40–68.8%) and four out of five (25–75 p = 4–5), respectively. In the multivariate analysis, attending a health sciences university, using social networks ≤2 h a day, a history of STI, having heard about HPV and HPV vaccine previously resulted as predictors of higher knowledge scores. Having heard about HPV previously also predicted a high attitude score, together with a perceived economic status as good. Having Italian and healthcare worker parents, being employed, and following a specific diet, instead, predicted lower attitude score. Conclusions: Poor knowledge and good attitudes were found among undergraduates about HPV. In order to increase HPV vaccine compliance and the counselling skills of future healthcare workers, the improvement of training on HPV is needed.

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Propensity towards HPV Vaccine of Young Adult Students in Italy

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“…Given the student lack of knowledge identified by our study, including material on HPV vaccination in the standard medical student curriculum could help increase physician recommendations for the HPV vaccine. 19 Our results showed that higher HPV-related cancer awareness and better knowledge on existence of vaccines again HPV may not be associated with an increase in vaccination uptake. The main limiting factor for vaccination again HPV in Ukraine is the high vaccine cost.…”

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“…Another US‐based study on medical students showed that attending a single lecture given by an expert can improve medical students' attitudes and comfort with HPV vaccine counselling, especially if the students were not vaccinated themselves. Given the student lack of knowledge identified by our study, including material on HPV vaccination in the standard medical student curriculum could help increase physician recommendations for the HPV vaccine 19 …”

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Differences in human papilloma virus vaccination prevalence, testing, knowledge on vaccination, cancer awareness and sexual activities between male and female medical and non‐medical students

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2020

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Background Although most European countries experienced a decrease in cervical cancer mortality, Ukraine, Latvia and Belarus have experienced an increase in mortality. There is no national vaccination programme against human papilloma virus (HPV) in Ukraine, and vaccination rates are low. Objectives To study the knowledge of HPV-related cancers and vaccination amongst medical and non-medical students with a view to a better organization of educational interventions. Methods Male and female students of the Bogomolets National Medical University and non-medical students of other universities from Kiev were asked to fill in an anonymous survey of HPV vaccination prevalence, testing, knowledge on vaccination, HPV-related cancer awareness and sexual activities. Results Medical students showed better knowledge, higher prevalence of HPV testing and later sexual debut when compared to non-medical students. Female students showed higher awareness of HPV-related cancers except oral and rectal cancers and better knowledge of vaccination. The highest vaccination rate was in female medical students (6.56%) but the difference was not significant. First-to third-year students reported the lowest knowledge of all related aspects. Conclusions Despite the absence of a national HPV vaccination programme, all students should be informed that HPV vaccination is available and recommended for all young persons. They should also be informed that it is possible to buy the vaccine and that there is evidence of clear benefit of vaccination. Factors limiting vaccine uptake (other than high vaccine cost) should be addressed by educational interventions. Information campaigns for students in their 1st and 2nd years of studies are especially important.

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“…Berenson et al. found that only 31.3% (80/256) of medical students knew the CDC recommended schedule of follow up doses for those 15 years or older ( 41 ).…”

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“…Topics covered included HPV virology, HPV-related cancers, epidemiology, vaccines, and comfort counseling. All studies reported improved knowledge following educational interventions ( 36 , 37 , 39 , 41 , 42 , 46 ).…”

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Leveraging teachable moments in cancer prevention by improving HPV vaccination in health professional students (HPS): A systematic review

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IntroductionVaccination against HPV is safe and effective in cancer prevention, yet vaccination uptake remains low. Strong recommendation of HPV vaccination by healthcare providers increases immunization rates, but gaps in knowledge persist surrounding HPV and HPV vaccination amongst health professional students (HPS). It is critical to educate HPS in all professions to maximize vaccination opportunities and increase vaccine uptake. The objective of this study is to evaluate evidence on HPV knowledge, vaccine uptake, and educational interventions in HPS to identify specific deficits to improve education.MethodsA systematic literature search for articles on HPV vaccine uptake, knowledge, and educational interventions in HPS was performed in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Scopus from January 1, 2006 – July 21, 2021. Included studies assessed HPS for HPV vaccine uptake, knowledge, counseling comfort, or educational interventions to increase HPV vaccine knowledge. Studies were screened for inclusion by 2 independent reviewers and evaluated for risk of bias. PRISMA guidelines for reporting were followed.ResultsTwenty-one unique articles met inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. Of the studies included, 20 included knowledge, 11 included vaccine uptake, 8 included interventions, and 12 included counseling comfort. The students in the studies included medical (n=14), dental (n=7), dental hygiene (n=6), nursing (n=3), physician assistant (n=2), public health (n=1), and pharmacy (n=1). Across studies, HPV vaccine series initiation ranged from 34.6-70.3%, with 28.3-58.3% up to date on vaccination. Most students knew that HPV causes cervical cancer (99%), but fewer knew that HPV causes head and neck cancer (40-47%) and oropharyngeal cancer (45%). Educational interventions included team-based approaches and lectures, and improved outcomes including vaccine knowledge, vaccination schedule, and cancer knowledge. Medical students with lower knowledge of HPV were more hesitant to recommend vaccination at baseline but were more likely to recommend vaccination after an education session.DiscussionAcross HPS, inadequacies persist in HPV vaccine uptake, knowledge, and counseling comfort. It is critical to target vaccine uptake in this population and improve existing educational efforts to reduce preventable cancers. Institutions must prioritize HPV vaccine education to impact HPV related death.

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An educational intervention to improve attitudes regarding HPV vaccination and comfort with counseling among US medical students

Cited by 17 publications

References 30 publications

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Propensity towards HPV Vaccine of Young Adult Students in Italy

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Propensity towards HPV Vaccine of Young Adult Students in Italy

Differences in human papilloma virus vaccination prevalence, testing, knowledge on vaccination, cancer awareness and sexual activities between male and female medical and non‐medical students

Leveraging teachable moments in cancer prevention by improving HPV vaccination in health professional students (HPS): A systematic review

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