Increasing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Rates in Active Duty Servicemembers: A Multi-Modal Interactive Education Program
Abstract
Background: The human papillomavirus (HPV) costs the US 8 billion dollars a year and is the most common sexually transmitted infection with 14 million new cases reported annually. The virus causes cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and oropharyngeal cancers; anogenital and oropharyngeal warts. Many national organizations, including the American Cancer Society recommend the nine-valent HPV vaccine for males and females ages 9-26. Human papillomavirus vaccination prevents 90 of HPV-related diseases. Initial HPV vaccination rates in the US are low at 35-50 and a local study found the rate for females at Fort Bragg was only 15 .Purpose: The purpose of this project was to improve HPV vaccine initiation by 20 in active duty Soldiers using a replicable, multi-modal interactive education program. Project Design: Using the Implementation Strategies for Evidence-Based Practice model, this project incorporated a three-prong strategy involving clinician education with pre and post-tests, community engagement through social media, and command support of Soldier education. Analysis of Results: This project team achieved a greater than 60-fold increase for HPV vaccinations in Soldiers ages 18-26. Compared to 29 total vaccines administered, the year prior to project implementation, a total of 1,951 vaccines were administered during this project.Education was provided to 2,631 Soldiers with 1,424 (54.1 ) choosing HPV vaccination. Provider knowledge improved by 30.1 after an educational presentation to 59 clinicians (P value< 0.0001). Community engagement reached over 217,449 individuals through 20 educational social media posts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 27, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1128551
Entities
People
- Christina B. Terehoff
- Lauren N. Nash
- Monica F. Wyatt
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences