Abstract

The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH) advocates for an intentional and concerted effort to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates, with the goal of ending cancers caused by HPV. The use of strategies that increase parent/patient acceptance, reduce missed opportunities, promote affordability and accessibility for timely receipt, and ensure completion of the vaccination series are imperative. All nurse practitioners (NPs) who provide healthcare for adolescents and young adults are crucial to the success of this effort.< NPWH recognizes a need for and supports research to identify evidence-based practices that are effective in increasing HPV vaccination uptake, especially among populations currently identified as hard to reach and/or hesitant to accept vaccination. NPWH also supports quality improvement initiatives that are needed to put this evidence into practice and evaluate outcomes. NPWH provides leadership and collaborates with other organizations and agencies to offer education and resources needed for NPs to effectively promote and provide HPV vaccination.

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As a national professional membership organization, NPWH is the nation's leading voice for courageous conversations about women's health. In our clinics and in our culture, women's health nurse practitioners champion state-of-the-science health care that holistically addresses the unique needs of women across their lifetimes. We elevate the health issues others overlook and compel attention on women's health from providers, policymakers, and researchers.

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National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, Washington, DC, USA

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Position Statement

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Keywords:

Human Papilloma virus Vaccine, Human Papillomavirus, Cervical Cancer

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The National Association of Nurse Practioners in Women's Health

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