Marchand-Ciriello, Lisa2019-11-052019-11-052018http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12517/54Abstract 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.en-USHPV Vaccine and Males, Intervention and HPV Vaccine, Provider Barriers and HPV Vaccine RatesOther