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Attitudes Surrounding Implementation of the HPV Vaccine for Males among Primary Care Providers Serving Large Minority Populations

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Minority populations are disproportionally affected by human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. We examined the attitudes of primary care providers serving large minority populations towards the implementation of the HPV vaccine for males in their practices. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey of randomly selected primary care providers in Brooklyn, N.Y. RESULTS: Ninety-three eligible providers were surveyed, of whom 62% were pediatricians. Sixty-two percent of all participants reported that they were very likely or will definitely be offering the vaccine to their male patients. The rate was higher among providers who reported higher numbers of minority patient population and who acknowledged high risk among their patient population. CONCLUSIONS: Primary care providers included in the study were likely to report incorporation of the HPV vaccine for males as part of their regular clinical practice. Their adoption and dissemination of the vaccine will be a significant factor in determining whether its full benefits are achieved.

Source: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved

DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2013.0088

Authors: Abraham Aragones, Denise Bruno, Francesca Gany

Institution: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Cervical Cancer and HPV Research

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute