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ArticleMaternal and child health journal2016

Implementation of a Postpartum HPV Vaccination Program in a Southeast Texas Hospital: A Qualitative Study Evaluating Health Care Provider Acceptance.

Tyra T Gross, Mahbubur Rahman, Abigail M Wright, Jacqueline M Hirth, Kwabena O Sarpong, Richard E Rupp, Alan D Barrett, Abbey B Berenson

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8 authors.

Tyra T GrossDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX, 77550-0587, USA.
Mahbubur RahmanDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX, 77550-0587, USA.
Abigail M WrightDepartment of BioSciences, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA.
Jacqueline M HirthDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX, 77550-0587, USA.
Kwabena O SarpongSealy Center for Vaccine Development, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Richard E RuppSealy Center for Vaccine Development, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Alan D BarrettDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Abbey B BerensonDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women's Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX, 77550-0587, USA. abberens@utmb.edu.

Funding

UTMB Clinical and Translational Science AwardUL1TR001439 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON · PI URBAN, RANDALL J · 2015 to 2024
$40.0M
Xavier's RCMI Cancer Research ProgramG12MD007595 · NIMHD · XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA · PI D'AMOUR, GENE, WANG, GUANGDI · 2012 to 2018
$15.7M
UTMB WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAMK12HD052023 · NICHD · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BR GALVESTON · PI BERENSON, ABBEY B · 2005 to 2023
$8.1M
Interdisciplinary Women's Reproductive Health Fellowship (RHF)T32HD055163 · NICHD · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MED BR GALVESTON · PI BERENSON, ABBEY B · 2008 to 2017
$1.7M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR001439NICHD NIH HHS K12 HD052023NICHD NIH HHS T32 HD055163NIMHD NIH HHS G12 MD007595
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction The objective of this qualitative study was to assess healthcare providers' acceptability of an ongoing postpartum human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program in Southeast Texas and its integration into everyday clinical care. Methods In 2012, the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) began offering HPV vaccination as part of standard postpartum care to increase vaccination rates among young women in Galveston County. Initial vaccine doses were offered on the postpartum unit while subsequent doses were coordinated with postpartum and well-baby visits. Thirty months after project initiation, semi-structured interviews of physicians (n = 12) and nurses (n = 6) involved in postpartum and pediatric care at UTMB were conducted. Interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis in Nvivo10. Results Overall, providers demonstrated "pro-vaccine" attitudes and stated the program was an effective strategy for vaccinating hard-to-reach women. Cancer prevention was the main perceived benefit while follow-up compliance was the primary perceived patient barrier. The initial challenges with integrating postpartum HPV vaccination included miscommunication between providers regarding vaccine orders and coordination issues with well-baby visits for follow-up doses. One novel finding was providers' beliefs that women's personal HPV vaccine practices may positively impact their decisions about later vaccinating their children against HPV. Providers' suggestions to improve the program included: enhancing postpartum HPV vaccine education for patients, offering more continuing education for providers, and increasing community awareness of HPV vaccination. Discussion These findings can help providers of postpartum care understand how to integrate postpartum HPV vaccination into their current practices and how to overcome perceived vaccination barriers.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelPostnatal CareAdolescentAdultFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelHealth Services AccessibilityHumansInterviews as TopicPapillomavirus InfectionsPapillomavirus VaccinesPatient Acceptance of Health CarePregnancyProgram EvaluationQualitative ResearchPapillomavirus VaccinesHPV vaccination, postpartum careQualitativeWomen’s health

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PMCPMC5121006

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