Parental acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccinations and community pharmacies as vaccination settings: A qualitative study in Alabama
Purpose: To determine parentsâ knowledge and attitudes regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations in their adolescent children and to describe parentsâ perceptions of adolescent vaccinations in community pharmacies. Methods: In-depth interviews were completed with parents or guardians of chil...
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doaj-efc8257b8f01427eb6614fd8e1d6bc7c2020-11-24T22:12:54ZengElsevierPapillomavirus Research2405-85212017-06-0132429Parental acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccinations and community pharmacies as vaccination settings: A qualitative study in AlabamaSalisa C. Westrick0Lindsey A. Hohmann1Stuart J. McFarland2Benjamin S. Teeter3Kara K. White4Tessa J. Hastings5Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison School of Pharmacy Auburn University, 020 James E. Foy Hall, Aub urn University, AL 36849, USA; Corresponding author.Health Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison School of Pharmacy Auburn University, 020 James E. Foy Hall, Aub urn University, AL 36849, USAHealth Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison School of Pharmacy Auburn University, 020 James E. Foy Hall, Aub urn University, AL 36849, USAUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 Â W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205, USAHealth Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison School of Pharmacy Auburn University, 020 James E. Foy Hall, Aub urn University, AL 36849, USAHealth Outcomes Research and Policy, Harrison School of Pharmacy Auburn University, 020 James E. Foy Hall, Aub urn University, AL 36849, USAPurpose: To determine parentsâ knowledge and attitudes regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations in their adolescent children and to describe parentsâ perceptions of adolescent vaccinations in community pharmacies. Methods: In-depth interviews were completed with parents or guardians of children ages 11â17 years from Alabama's Lee and Macon counties. One-hour long, open-ended telephonic or in-person interviews were conducted until the saturation point was reached. Using ATLAS.ti software and thematic analysis, interview transcripts were coded to identify themes. Results: Twenty-six parents were interviewed, most of whom were female (80.8%) and white (50%). A total of 12 themes were identified. First, two themes emerged regarding elements facilitating children's HPV vaccination, the most common being positive perception of the HPV vaccine. Second, elements hindering children's vaccination contained seven themes, the top one being lack of correct or complete information about the HPV vaccine. The last topic involved acceptance/rejection of community pharmacies as vaccination settings, and the most frequently cited theme was concern about pharmacistsâ clinical training. Conclusions: Physician-to-parent vaccine education is important, and assurances of adequate pharmacy immunization training will ease parentsâ fears and allow pharmacists to better serve adolescents, especially those who do not see physicians regularly. Keywords: Human papillomavirus, Adolescent immunization, Community pharmacy, Cervical cancer preventionhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405852116300477 |
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Parental acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccinations and community pharmacies as vaccination settings: A qualitative study in Alabama |
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Parental acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccinations and community pharmacies as vaccination settings: A qualitative study in Alabama |
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Parental acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccinations and community pharmacies as vaccination settings: A qualitative study in Alabama |
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Parental acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccinations and community pharmacies as vaccination settings: A qualitative study in Alabama |
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Parental acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccinations and community pharmacies as vaccination settings: A qualitative study in Alabama |
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parental acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccinations and community pharmacies as vaccination settings: a qualitative study in alabama |
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Papillomavirus Research |
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Purpose: To determine parentsâ knowledge and attitudes regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations in their adolescent children and to describe parentsâ perceptions of adolescent vaccinations in community pharmacies. Methods: In-depth interviews were completed with parents or guardians of children ages 11â17 years from Alabama's Lee and Macon counties. One-hour long, open-ended telephonic or in-person interviews were conducted until the saturation point was reached. Using ATLAS.ti software and thematic analysis, interview transcripts were coded to identify themes. Results: Twenty-six parents were interviewed, most of whom were female (80.8%) and white (50%). A total of 12 themes were identified. First, two themes emerged regarding elements facilitating children's HPV vaccination, the most common being positive perception of the HPV vaccine. Second, elements hindering children's vaccination contained seven themes, the top one being lack of correct or complete information about the HPV vaccine. The last topic involved acceptance/rejection of community pharmacies as vaccination settings, and the most frequently cited theme was concern about pharmacistsâ clinical training. Conclusions: Physician-to-parent vaccine education is important, and assurances of adequate pharmacy immunization training will ease parentsâ fears and allow pharmacists to better serve adolescents, especially those who do not see physicians regularly. Keywords: Human papillomavirus, Adolescent immunization, Community pharmacy, Cervical cancer prevention |
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