Abstract

The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection. Gardasil 9 is a vaccine that prevents the spread of HPV (National Cancer Institute [NCI], 2016). The goal of the intervention is to formulate an educational experience that increases the HPV vaccine uptake amongst eligible individuals in a clinic setting.

Author Details

Brianna Noel Acosta, DNP, WHNP-BC, Oak West Women's Health Clinic, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Gardasil 9, Human Papillomavirus, Preventative Care

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Increasing human papillomavirus vaccine rates in young women

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection. Gardasil 9 is a vaccine that prevents the spread of HPV (National Cancer Institute [NCI], 2016). The goal of the intervention is to formulate an educational experience that increases the HPV vaccine uptake amongst eligible individuals in a clinic setting.