Attitudes and practices towards human papillomavirus vaccination among general practitioners in Italy

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (suppl_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
F Napolitano ◽  
A D'Alessandro ◽  
A D'Ambrosio ◽  
IF Angelillo
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Attitudes And Practices

National survey of general practitioners' experience of delivering the National Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Program

Sexual Health ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia M. L. Brotherton ◽  
Julie Leask ◽  
Cath Jackson ◽  
Kirsten McCaffery ◽  
Lyndal J. Trevena
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Cervical Screening ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Vaccine Safety ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Vaccination Program ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination

Background: Between 2007 and 2009, Australian general practitioners (GPs) were involved in implementing a population-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program. We investigated GPs’ experiences of delivering the HPV vaccine to women aged 18–26. Methods: We posted a survey to 1000 GPs. The survey was informed by 12 domains incorporating constructs from psychological theories that focus on individual and environmental barriers and facilitators to effective implementation of evidence-based practice by health professionals. Results: The response rate was 32%. The 298 vaccinating GPs were positive about HPV vaccine implementation as part of their professional role as a worthwhile initiative within existing general practice infrastructure. They had more negative views about some aspects of program organisation, such as the timelines and potential adverse impacts on cervical screening rates. Vaccine safety was not a key concern. Actual levels of knowledge about HPV were moderate (mean score 3.41 out of 6 (s.d. 0.99)) and contrasted with self-rated knowledge, which was high (93% perceived their knowledge to be adequate). Notably, there were unrealistic expectations about the likely reduction in Pap abnormalities due to vaccination, which is important to clarify to avoid loss of confidence in the vaccine when this reduction does not eventuate. Conclusions: Australian GPs viewed HPV vaccination of women aged 18–26 years as an integrated part of their routine practice, with positive attitudes regarding its benefits and achievability. GPs are well placed to implement mass immunisation programs as long as they are supported by effective and timely communication strategies and resources.

scholarly journals Awareness, Attitudes and Clinical Practices Regarding Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among General Practitioners and Pediatricians in Switzerland

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 332
Author(s):  
Levy Jäger ◽  
Oliver Senn ◽  
Thomas Rosemann ◽  
Andreas Plate
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Primary Care Providers ◽  
Coverage Rate ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Male Patients

In Switzerland, the human papillomavirus vaccination (HPVv) coverage rate lies below a desirable threshold. General practitioners (GPs) and pediatricians have been recognized as important providers of the HPVv, but there is little known about their self-attributed role and its relationship with their actual HPVv behavior. Therefore, the objective of this study was to explore the awareness, attitudes, and clinical practices of Swiss GPs and pediatricians concerning HPVv by means of a web-based questionnaire. We analyzed the responses of 422 physicians (72% GPs, 28% pediatricians). A substantial proportion of respondents considered the HPVv “absolutely essential” (54.2% of pediatricians, 30.6% of GPs). GPs indicated spending more time and effort on HPVv counseling for female rather than male patients more often compared to pediatricians (44.0% versus 13.9%, p < 0.001). The weekly number of patients aged 18–26 years seen in practice (p = 0.002) and whether the HPVv was deemed “absolutely essential” (adjusted odds ratio 2.39, 95% confidence interval 1.12–5.08) were factors associated with GPs administering HPVv in their practice. Shortcomings in terms of awareness, effort in the identification of potential vaccination candidates, and the role of male patients were revealed. By addressing these gaps, Swiss primary care providers could contribute to an increase in the national HPVv coverage rate.

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