Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Access Control
Campus Access
Embargo Period
4-3-2017
Degree Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Degree Track
Family Nurse Practioner
Year Degree Awarded
2017
Month Degree Awarded
May
Keywords
HPV vaccine, HPV immunization, vaccine education, educational intervention, nursing education
Advisor
Deborah Rosenbloom
DNP Project Chair
Deborah Rosenbloom
DNP Project Member Name
Pamela Aselton
Abstract
Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common infection, where persistent disease may result in the development of malignancies. Minority populations are at increased risk for developing these cancers. Current guidelines recommend all adolescents receive HPV- vaccination. Patient education plays a critical role in willingness to vaccinate, however despite the availability of print materials, successful HPV-vaccination rates continues to lag behind other adolescent immunizations. Language-congruent interventions in a variety of multimodal implementation strategies have demonstrated efficacy at increasing HPV-vaccination acceptance. Purpose: This project included an integrative review of literature examining educational strategies aimed at increasing HPV-vaccine acceptance followed by implementation of a toolkit and resource packet detailing concepts critical to unique needs of minority populations aimed at increasing vaccine acceptance. Methods: A toolkit was developed utilizing agency guidelines. A resource packet containing multimedia educational tools was presented. Efficacy of this project was assessed through questionnaires completed pre and post-intervention. Results: Participants felt the toolkit and resource packet were helpful to their practice and positively influenced their ability to provide HPV-education to patients. Yet, one month following the intervention, respondents reported they utilized the information “moderately” or “not at all.” Conclusion: To further examine the efficacy of this toolkit, future distribution of the materials to a larger sample in a variety of settings, including school based health clinics, and to providers who are integral to delivery of HPV-vaccine information would be beneficial.
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