Campus Location
Dallas Campus (Online)
Date of Award
7-2024
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7185-296X
Document Type
DNP Project
Department
Nursing
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Committee Chair or Primary Advisor
Dr. Faisal Aboul-Enein
Second Committee Member or Secondary Advisor
Dr. Catherine Garner
Abstract
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection widely seen in the United States. Millions of Americans are affected by it each year, especially those in their late teens and early 20s. Although most infections will resolve on their own, 1 in 10 will lead to health problems such as cancer. The HPV vaccine can prevent over 90% of associated precancers and cancers. However, uptake of the HPV vaccine and its completion among adolescents are significantly lower than other recommended adolescent immunizations, falling short of the Healthy People 2030 goal of 80% coverage. Understanding parental attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions about access to the HPV vaccine is crucial for developing targeted interventions to increase vaccine uptake because parents and guardians make health-based decisions for their children and adolescents. To gain insight, a community assessment was completed using a modified Carolina HPV Immunization Attitudes and Beliefs Scale survey in a quantitative crosssectional design supplemented with questions assessing perceptions of access. This assessment identified parents’ and guardians’ attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions of access to the HPV vaccine. Over 8 weeks, participants, including parents or guardians of adolescent students in grades 6–8 in a large southwest U.S. school district, completed the questionnaire once. Results revealed significant factors contributing to low HPV immunization rates, including perceived barriers to access and misconceptions about the vaccine's efficacy and safety. The insights gained from this project can then be used to inform targeted interventions to enhance HPV immunization rates among students in the school district, contributing to the body of knowledge on strategies to increase vaccine acceptance and uptake.
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Recommended Citation
Rhodes, Rebecca Elaine, "Parental View on HPV Vaccination" (2024). Digital Commons @ ACU, Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 804.
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/etd/804
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