An Intervention to Increase HPV Vaccine Initiation Rates in Adolescent Males
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2018
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Abstract Introduction: In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the average Human
Papillomavirus, (HPV) vaccine initiation rate among males was 50% versus 63% for females. The objective of this
project was to increase HPV vaccine initiation rates among males aged 11-21. Methods: Quasi-experimental design
investigated pre-and post-HPV vaccine initiation rates at a pediatric practice that serves a diverse population. The
intervention included an electronic medical record (EMR) prompt, an educational presentation, and monthly email
updates to providers. De-identified HPV vaccine initiation rate data were collected, pre-and post-intervention and
matched with providers. Results: A paired two-sample t-test evaluated differences in pre-post vaccine initiation rates.
HPV vaccine initiation rates increased overall by 6.5% during the twelve-week project period. The EMR prompt was
favored by 75% of participating pediatric providers. Discussion: Small gains can be made over a short period of time to
improve HPV vaccine initiation rates among adolescent males. Keywords: HPV Vaccine and Males, Intervention and
HPV Vaccine, Provider Barriers and HPV Vaccine Rates.
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HPV Vaccine and Males, Intervention and HPV Vaccine, Provider Barriers and HPV Vaccine Rates