Understanding college health providers' views on the HPV vaccine

College Health Provider Attitudes and Practices Regarding HPV Vaccine

NIH-funded research University of Rhode Island · NIH-10986181

This study is looking at how college health providers view and promote the HPV vaccine for students, aiming to find out what challenges they face in getting more students vaccinated, so we can help increase vaccination rates among young adults.

Quick facts

Grant typeR03 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Rhode Island NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Kingston, United States)
Project IDNIH-10986181 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates how college health providers perceive and implement the HPV vaccine among students. It aims to identify barriers to vaccination and assess the practices of health centers in promoting HPV vaccination. By gathering insights from health providers, the study seeks to enhance vaccination rates among college students, who are at a critical age for receiving the vaccine. The research will involve surveys and interviews with health providers to understand their attitudes and practices regarding HPV vaccination.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college students who have not yet completed their HPV vaccination series.

Not a fit: Patients who have already completed the HPV vaccination series or are outside the recommended age range for vaccination may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HPV vaccination rates among college students, reducing the risk of HPV-related cancers.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions in college health settings can successfully increase vaccination rates, indicating a promising approach.

Where this research is happening

Kingston, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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