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Department
Nursing
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Abstract
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection that can lead to anogenital warts and various cancers. The HPV vaccine has lower vaccination rates than other childhood vaccines. Appropriate recommendations for the HPV vaccine among teenage and young adult women can increase vaccination rates in this population, increasing herd immunity. This quality improvement (QI) project aimed to improve HPV vaccination rates within the implementation clinic among females aged 13 to 26. A chart review was completed to identify patients who were not vaccinated against HPV, and a note was made in their chart to alert providers of the need for patient education. Interventions included educating providers and nurses on promoting the HPV vaccine using provider conversation sheets and patient education handouts. These educational materials were distributed to eligible patients during office visits and mailed to eligible patients during project implementation. A syringe magnet was placed on the exam room door to identify patients needing project education. A vaccine afternoon was planned to provide vaccines to patients not scheduled during the QI project. Increased provider recommendations and education surrounding the HPV vaccine increased the vaccination rate within the implementation clinic from 51% initially to 61% after the QI project amongst targeted females. The number of HPV vaccines and change in the target population's vaccination rate were used to measure project success. These results support previous studies demonstrating that provider recommendations and patient education improve HPV vaccination rates.
Keywords
Human Papillomavirus, catch-up vaccination, sexually transmitted infections, cervical cancer, herd immunity
Advisor
Dr. Jenny Manry
Date of Award
Spring 2025
Document Type
DNP Project
Recommended Citation
Kringen, Claire, "Catch-Up HPV Vaccination" (2025). Master's Theses or Doctor of Nursing Practice. 3289.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/3289
Rights
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