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HPV Vaccination Uptake, Hesitancy, and Refusal: Observations of Health-Care Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Chido-Amajuoyi, Onyema Greg; Pande, Mala; Agbajogu, Constance; Yu, Robert K; Cunningham, Sonia; Shete, Sanjay.
  • Chido-Amajuoyi OG; Department of Epidemiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Pande M; Department of Gastroenterology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Agbajogu C; School of Allied Health Professions, Monroe College, New Rochelle, NY, USA.
  • Yu RK; Department of Biostatistics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Cunningham S; Department of Epidemiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
  • Shete S; Department of Epidemiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
JNCI Cancer Spectr ; 6(4)2022 07 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2077798
ABSTRACT
HPV vaccination is highly effective at preventing several types of cancer; however, vaccine uptake is suboptimal. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected participation in cancer prevention measures such as HPV vaccination. To assess changes and barriers to HPV vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted a statewide cross-sectional survey of health-care professionals (HCPs) in Texas. Specifically, we evaluated changes observed by HCPs regarding HPV vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic 1) hesitancy, 2) refusal, and 3) uptake. Decreased HPV vaccination uptake were reported by 19.3% of HCPs, whereas increased HPV vaccination hesitancy and refusal were reported by 17.1% and 14.8% of HCPs in Texas, respectively. The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on HPV vaccination. Our study identified barriers to HPV vaccination that are unique to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Papillomavirus Infections / Papillomavirus Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jncics

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Papillomavirus Infections / Papillomavirus Vaccines / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Topics: Vaccines Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jncics