Investigating HPV- and HPV Vaccine-Related Knowledge, Perceptions, and Information Sources among Health Care Providers in Three Big Cities in China

The limited access to vaccination and vaccine hesitancy are prevalent even among health care providers in less developed countries. This study assessed the relationships between (i) health care providers’ knowledge on human papillomavirus (HPV) and vaccination for HPV and (ii) their perceptions, demographic characteristics, and the use of information sources. In this large-scale online survey, participants (n = 1394) were recruited from hospitals of three big cities in China (Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen). Descriptive analysis, the chi-square test, and logistic regression analysis were used to answer different research questions. Health care providers’ overall knowledge scores are consistent with their perceptions about HPV and HPV vaccine. Occupation, specialty, the type of hospitals, and the frequency of participants’ search for information using professional informational sources are the most significant characteristics that are closely associated with their knowledge of HPV and its vaccine. Targeted educational interventions are needed to improve health care providers’ engagement in the promotion of the HPV vaccine. Such interventions, besides increasing knowledge, should also emphasize the importance of appropriate information sources to acquire information.

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Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Attitudes and Practices Towards Anti-HPV Vaccination Among Israeli Pediatricians, Gynecologists, and Internal Medicine Doctors: Development and Validation of an Ad Hoc Questionnaire

Vaccines ◽

10.3390/vaccines7040157 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 157 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Rola Khamisy-Farah ◽

Mohammad Adawi ◽

Haneen Jeries-Ghantous ◽

Jacob Bornstein ◽

Raymond Farah ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Health Care Workers ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Ad Hoc ◽

Vaccine Hesitancy ◽

Lower Probability ◽

Care Providers ◽

Attitudes And Practices ◽

Care Workers

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a highly widespread virus which is responsible for one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Two main preventative strategies exist: anti-HPV vaccination and cervical screening. Health-care workers play a key role in promoting public health campaigns; however, vaccine hesitancy is an often under-recognized challenge. To investigate the overall knowledge of HPV and HPV-related issues, as well as the attitudes and practices of health professionals towards recommending the anti-HPV vaccine, an ad hoc knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) questionnaire was developed and validated in a sample of 139 Israeli pediatricians, gynecologists, and internal medicine doctors. The KAP questionnaire was found to be psychometrically valid and sound (with an rKR-20 coefficient of 0.74 for the second part and a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.85 for the third part). Furthermore, the present study confirmed the importance of health-care providers in recommending the immunization practice. Parents that had been strongly advised by health-care providers to vaccinate their children accepted immunization for their girls (odds ratio (OR) 1.09 (95% CI 1.04–1.14)) and boys (OR 1.06 (95% CI 1.02–1.10)), had a lower probability of deciding to postpone the immunization appointment (OR 0.81 (95% CI 0.66–0.98)), had fewer doubts and concerns about the vaccine (OR 0.69 (95% CI 0.54–0.89)), and had a lower probability of refusing the vaccination (OR 0.93 (95% CI 0.86–0.99)). Interestingly, the use of new, emerging tools such as ad hoc websites, applications, and other interactive devices reduced vaccine hesitancy (OR 0.90 (95% CI 0.82–0.99)) and concerns about the side-effects of the vaccine (OR 0.92 (95% CI 0.86–0.99)). However, among Israeli health-care workers, knowledge was generally moderate, with updated information lacking in about 30% of surveyed health-care providers and approximately 20% of them not recommending the anti-HPV vaccine among boys. This study has practical implications for policy- and decision-makers in that they should be aware of the overall level of knowledge among health-care workers and should implement ad hoc educational interventions to address gaps in knowledge and help medical providers routinely recommend the anti-HPV vaccine both to male and female children and adolescents.

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A national survey of potential acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines in healthcare workers in Egypt

10.1101/2021.01.11.21249324 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Aliae AR Mohamed Hussein ◽

Islam Galal ◽

Nahed A Makhlouf ◽

Hoda A Makhlouf ◽

Howaida K Abd-Elaal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Online Survey ◽

Genetic Mutation ◽

Vaccine Hesitancy ◽

Care Providers ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Health Care Employees ◽

History Of

AbstractBackgroundSince the start of COVID-19 outbreak investigators are competing to develop and exam vaccines against COVID-19. It would be valuable to protect the population especially health care employees from COVID-19 infection. The success of COVID-19 vaccination programs will rely heavily on public willingness to accept the vaccine.AimsThis study aimed to describe the existing COVID-19 vaccine approval landscape among the health care providers and to identify the most probable cause of agreement or disagreement of COVID-19 vaccine.MethodsA cross-sectional online survey was done.ResultsThe present study included 496 health care employees, 55% were at age group from 18-45 years old. History of chronic diseases was recorded in 40.4%, and definite history of drug/food allergy in 10.1%. Only 13.5% totally agree to receive the vaccine, 32.4% somewhat agree and 40.9% disagreed to take the vaccine. Causes of disagreement were none safety, fear of genetic mutation and recent techniques and believe that the vaccine is not effective (57%, 20.2%, 17.7% and 16.6% respectively). The most trusted vaccine was the mRNA based vaccine. The age of health care employees and the presence of comorbidities or chronic diseases were the main factors related to COVID-19 acceptance (P<0.001 and 0.02 respectively).ConclusionVaccine hesitancy is not uncommon in healthcare employees in Egypt and this may be an alarming barrier of vaccine acceptance in the rest of population. There is an urgent need to start campaigns to increase the awareness of the vaccine importance.

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HPV Vaccine Hesitancy: Findings From a Statewide Survey of Health Care Providers

Journal of Pediatric Health Care ◽

10.1016/j.pedhc.2014.05.003 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 28 (6) ◽

pp. 541-549 ◽

Cited By ~ 90

Author(s):

Annie-Laurie McRee ◽

Melissa B. Gilkey ◽

Amanda F. Dempsey

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Vaccine Hesitancy ◽

Care Providers

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HPV Vaccine Hesitancy: Findings From a Statewide Survey of Health Care Providers

Journal of Adolescent Health ◽

10.1016/j.jadohealth.2013.10.073 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 54 (2) ◽

pp. S30

Author(s):

Annie-Laurie McRee ◽

Melissa B. Gilkey ◽

Amanda F. Dempsey

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Vaccine Hesitancy ◽

Care Providers

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Reopening Oral Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic through a Knowledge Exchange Coalition

JDR Clinical & Translational Research ◽

10.1177/23800844211011985 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 238008442110119

Author(s):

M. McNally ◽

L. Rock ◽

M. Gillis ◽

S. Bryan ◽

C. Boyd ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Oral Health ◽

Health Services ◽

Return To Work ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Online Survey ◽

Knowledge Exchange ◽

Oral Health Care ◽

Care Providers ◽

Oral Health Services

Background: The COVID-19 novel coronavirus closed oral health care in Nova Scotia (NS) Canada in March 2020. Preparing for a phased reopening, a knowledge exchange coalition (representing government, academia, hospitals, oral health professions, and regulators) developed return-to-work (RTW) guidelines detailing the augmentation of standard practices to ensure safety for patients, oral health care providers (OHPs), and the community. Using online surveys, this study explored the influence of the RTW guidelines and related education on registered NS OHPs during a phased return to work. Methods: Dissemination of R2W guidelines included website or email communiques and interdisciplinary education webinars that coincided with 2 RTW phases approved by the government. Aligned with each phase, all registered dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants were invited to complete an online survey to gauge the influence of the coalition-sponsored education and RTW guidelines, confidence, preparedness, and personal protective equipment use before and after the pandemic. Results: Three coalition-sponsored multidisciplinary webinars hosted 3541 attendees prior to RTW. The response to survey 1 was 41% (881/2156) and to survey 2 was 26% (571/2177) of registrants. Survey 1 (82%) and survey 2 (89%) respondents “agreed/strongly agreed” that R2W guidelines were a primary source for guiding return to practice, and most were confident with education received and had the skills needed to effectively treat patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Confidence and preparedness improved in survey 2. Gowns/lab coat use for aerosol-generating procedures increased from 26% to 93%, and the use of full face shields rose from 6% to 93% during the pandemic. Conclusions: A multistakeholder coalition was effective in establishing and communicating comprehensive guidelines and web-based education to ensure unified reintegration of oral health services in NS during a pandemic. This multiorganizational cooperation lay the foundation for responses to subsequent waves of COVID-19 and may serve as an example for collaboratively responding to future public health threats in other settings. Knowledge Transfer Statement: The return-to-work strategy that was developed, disseminated, and assessed through this COVID-19 knowledge exchange coalition will benefit oral health practitioners, professional regulators, government policy makers, and researchers in future pandemic planning.

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Which are the Best Information Sources for Identifying Emerging Health Care Technologies?: An International Delphi Survey

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care ◽

10.1017/s0266462300011946 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 636-643 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Glenn Robert ◽

John Gabbay ◽

Andrew Stevens

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Delphi Study ◽

Information Sources ◽

Medical Engineering ◽

Private Health Care ◽

Care Providers ◽

Medical Journals ◽

Biotechnology Companies ◽

Health Care Technologies

AbstractThe purpose of this survey was to assess potential information sources for identifying new health care technologies. A three-round Delphi study was conducted, involving 38 selected experts who suggested and assessed potential sources by applying agreed criteria. Twenty-six potential information sources were considered. Timeliness, time efficiency, and sensitivity were important criteria in determining which were the most important sources. The eight recommended sources were: pharmaceutical journals, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, specialist medical journals, key medical journals, medical engineering companies, private health care providers, newsletters and bulletins from other health technology assessment agencies, and groups of expert health professionals. There is a need to use a combination of sources because the most useful sources will vary according to the type of technology under consideration.

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Health Care Providers’ Knowledge of HPV Vaccination, Barriers, and Strategies in a State With Low HPV Vaccine Receipt: Mixed-Methods Study

JMIR Cancer ◽

10.2196/cancer.7345 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. e12 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Echo L Warner ◽

Qian Ding ◽

Lisa Pappas ◽

Julia Bodson ◽

Brynn Fowler ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Care Providers ◽

Vaccination Barriers

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“Breaking the Silence” to Improve Cancer Survivorship Care for First Nations Peoples

International Journal of Qualitative Methods ◽

10.1177/1609406918774133 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 160940691877413

Author(s):

Wendy Gifford ◽

Roanne Thomas ◽

Gwen Barton ◽

Viviane Grandpierre ◽

Ian D. Graham

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

First Nations ◽

Cancer Survivorship ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Large Scale ◽

Care Delivery ◽

Survivorship Care ◽

Care Providers ◽

Community Based ◽

Knowledge To Action

There is a significant knowledge-to-action gap in cancer survivorship care for First Nations (FN) communities. To date, many approaches to survivorship have not been culturally responsive or community-based. This study is using an Indigenous knowledge translation (KT) approach to mobilize community-based knowledge about cancer survivorship into health-care programs. Our team includes health-care providers and cancer survivors from an FN community in Canada and an urban hospital that delivers Cancer Care Ontario’s Aboriginal Cancer Program. Together, we will study the knowledge-to-action process to inform future KT research with Indigenous peoples for improving health-care delivery and outcomes. The study will be conducted in settings where research relations and partnerships have been established through our parent study, The National Picture Project. The inclusion of community liaisons and the continued engagement of participants from our parent study will foster inclusiveness and far-reaching messaging. Knowledge about unique cancer survivorship needs co-created with FN people in the parent study will be mobilized to improve cancer follow-up care and to enhance quality of life. Findings will be used to plan a large-scale implementation study across Canada.

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An Evaluation of the Self-Reported Knowledge Base of Disaster Management Core Competencies of Australian Paramedics

Prehospital and Disaster Medicine ◽

10.1017/s1049023x19002814 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (s1) ◽

pp. s129-s130

Author(s):

Peter Horrocks ◽

Vivienne Tippett ◽

Peter Aitken

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Disaster Management ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Disaster Response ◽

Online Survey ◽

Core Competencies ◽

Ambulance Service ◽

Care Providers ◽

Extensive Experience

Introduction:Evidence-based training and curriculum are seen as vital in order to be successful in preparing paramedics for an effective disaster response. The creation of broadly recognized standard core competencies to support the development of disaster response education and training courses for general health care providers and specific health care professionals will help to ensure that medical personnel are truly prepared to care for victims of mass casualty events.Aim:To identify current Australian operational paramedic’s specific disaster management education and knowledge as it relates to disaster management core competencies identified throughout the literature and the frequency of measures/techniques which these paramedics use to maintain competency and currency.Methods:Paramedics from all states of Australia were invited to complete an anonymous online survey. Two professional bodies distributed the survey via social media and a major ambulance service was surveyed via email.Results:The study population includes 130 respondents who self-identified as a currently practicing Australian paramedic. Paramedics from all states except South Australia responded, with the majority coming from Queensland Ambulance Service (N= 81%). In terms of experience, 81.54% of respondents report being qualified for greater than 5 years. Initial analysis shows that despite the extensive experience of the practitioners surveyed when asked to rate from high to low their level of knowledge of specific disaster management core competencies a number of gaps exist.Discussion:Core competencies are a defined level of expertise that is essential or fundamental to a particular job, and serve to form the foundation of education, training, and practice for operational service delivery. While more research is needed, these results may help inform industry, government, and education providers to better understand and to more efficiently provide education and ongoing training to paramedics who are responsible for the management of disaster within the Australian community.

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The Impact of Relationship Stage on the Determinants of Trust in the Pharmacist–Client Relationship: Results from a Social Marketing Campaign

Social Marketing Quarterly ◽

10.1080/15245004.2010.522766 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 18-40 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Chiara Maniscalco ◽

Kim Daniloski ◽

David Brinberg

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Social Marketing ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Large Scale ◽

Medical Advice ◽

Care Providers ◽

Marketing Campaign ◽

Social Marketing Campaign ◽

Client Relationship ◽

The Impact

The relationship between clients and their health care providers has an important impact on health promotion and disease prevention. Perhaps the most important element of patients' relationships with their health care providers is trust. Enhancing clients' trust in their health care provider has been shown to lead to greater adherence to medical advice, continuity of care, and better overall health outcomes. Pharmacists are beginning to take on the role of primary health care providers to meet the increasing need for affordable, quality medical care. As pharmacists begin to dispense medical advice as well as medicine, there is an increased need for research on the determinants of trust in the pharmacist-client relationship. In this article, we conduct in-depth interviews and a large-scale field survey to develop a social marketing campaign to increase clients' trust in their pharmacists. We implement the campaign through a randomized field experiment and find evidence that emphasizing relational benefits in the developing stages of the pharmacist–client relationship increases trust.

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