• Pediatric nursing · Jan 2016

    Human Papillomavirus and Vaccination Of Males: Knowledge and Attitudes Of Registered Nurses.

    • Leah White, Julee Waldrop, and Cabe Waldrop.
    • Pediatr Nurs. 2016 Jan 1; 42 (1): 21-30, 35.

    AbstractThe American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for all 11 to 12-year olds as part of the adolescent immunization platform. However, this vaccine has not been universally accepted by health care providers, parents, or the public, and has lower vaccination coverage rates than other recommended vaccines for the same age group. The purpose of this study was to determine registered nurses' knowledge and attitudes about HPV and associated HPV vaccine for males. One hundred eleven (111) RNs participated in a descriptive exploratory study using a survey method. Nurses were knowledgeable about specific HPV information but were less knowledgeable about the extent of HPV infection seen in males or the availability or indications of HPV vaccine for males. This study demonstrates that nurses need more education about HPV and HPV vaccine.

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