Abstract

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is an extremely common and highly transmittable infection. The objectives of this study are to determine if knowledge about HPV is a driving force for individuals to get themselves or their children vaccinated. This study will attempt to explain how vaccine campaigns can increase vaccination rates.

Author Details

Bronte Elizabeth Craig, BSN; Amanda Janel Eichel, BSN; Colleen Baumer Malone, BSN -- School of Nursing, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA; Kate Rocklein Kemplin, DNP, MSN, BNSc, RN, College of Nursing, Rush University College of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Sigma Membership

Zeta Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Human Papillomavirus, Knowledge, Vaccination

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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HPV: A comparison of awareness between vaccinated versus non-vaccinated persons

Melbourne, Australia

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is an extremely common and highly transmittable infection. The objectives of this study are to determine if knowledge about HPV is a driving force for individuals to get themselves or their children vaccinated. This study will attempt to explain how vaccine campaigns can increase vaccination rates.