A Survey of Wisconsin Pediatricians' Knowledge and Practices Regarding the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
| Autor: | Aaron M. Wieland, Marc R. Rohrbach |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Male Pediatrics medicine.medical_specialty Cross-sectional study Attitude of Health Personnel Disease 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Sex Factors Wisconsin Surveys and Questionnaires medicine Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Papillomavirus Vaccines Pediatricians Practice Patterns Physicians' business.industry Incidence (epidemiology) Public health Vaccination Oropharyngeal Neoplasms Oropharyngeal Neoplasm Cross-Sectional Studies Otorhinolaryngology 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Family medicine Surgery Female Clinical Competence business |
| Zdroj: | Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 156(4) |
| ISSN: | 1097-6817 |
| Popis: | Objective The human papillomavirus (HPV) is common and carries a significant burden of disease. This is increasingly apparent in males with the rising incidence of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. Unfortunately, vaccination rates remain poor and are lowest in males. It is unclear if pediatricians are aware of the alarming rise of HPV-mediated head and neck cancers and the disproportionate effect on males. Study Design This investigation used a cross-sectional descriptive survey research design. Setting The survey was developed by investigators in the University of Wisconsin Division of Otolaryngology. Subjects and Methods The survey was distributed to 831 members of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Results A total response rate of 49.6% was achieved. Most supported routine vaccination in both sexes. Females are regarded as being at higher risk of an HPV-related cancer and are more often recommended vaccination. Most providers are unaware of the magnitude of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer and the greater affliction in males. Conclusions Male vaccination is overwhelmingly supported by Wisconsin pediatricians, yet there is a preponderance toward vaccinating females, who are perceived as having greater risk for HPV-associated disease. This is likely because providers are unaware of the magnitude of HPV-driven oropharyngeal cancer and its predilection for males. A lack of provider awareness, in combination with out-of-date education material for parents, likely contributes to poor vaccination rates in males. |
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