Exploring Opportunities to Leverage Pharmacists in Rural Areas to Promote Administration of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Grace Ryan; Eliza Daly; Natoshia Askelson; Felicia Pieper; Laura Seegmiller; Tessa Allred

doi:10.5888/pcd17.190351

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Exploring Opportunities to Leverage Pharmacists in Rural Areas to Promote Administration of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

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Exploring Opportunities to Leverage Pharmacists in Rural Areas to Promote Administration of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Grace Ryan, Eliza Daly, Natoshia Askelson, Felicia Pieper, Laura Seegmiller and Tessa Allred

Preventing chronic disease, Vol.17, pp.E23-5

03/12/2020

DOI: 10.5888/pcd17.190351

PMCID: PMC7085911

PMID: 32163355

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Abstract

Rural pharmacists have been identified as potential partners, along with health care providers, schools, and public health agencies, in administering and promoting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. We sought to understand the role of pharmacists in this work. We interviewed 11 pharmacists working at independently owned pharmacies in Iowa to explore their perspectives on HPV vaccine administration and promotion. Most pharmacists agreed that HPV vaccination was within their professional scope. They identified factors that facilitate vaccine administration (eg, accessibility of pharmacies). They also reported personal barriers (eg, lack of information, concerns about safety) and organizational barriers (eg, time and staff capacity). Future work should focus on alleviating barriers and building on strengths to improve vaccination rates and ultimately prevent HPV-related cancers.

Attitude of Health Personnel

Female

Humans

Iowa

Male

Papillomavirus Vaccines - administration & dosage

Patient Acceptance of Health Care

Pharmacists

Qualitative Research

Registries

Rural Population

Scope of Practice

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Title: Subtitle: Exploring Opportunities to Leverage Pharmacists in Rural Areas to Promote Administration of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Creators: Grace Ryan - University of Iowa Public Policy Center, Iowa City, Iowa
Eliza Daly - University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa
Natoshia Askelson - University of Iowa Public Policy Center, Iowa City, Iowa
Felicia Pieper - University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa
Laura Seegmiller - University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa
Tessa Allred - Iowa Cancer Consortium, Coralville, Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Preventing chronic disease, Vol.17, pp.E23-5
DOI: 10.5888/pcd17.190351
PMID: 32163355
PMCID: PMC7085911
NLM abbreviation: Prev Chronic Dis
ISSN: 1545-1151
eISSN: 1545-1151
Grant note: U48 DP005021 / NCCDPHP CDC HHS P30 CA086862 / NCI NIH HHS
Language: English
Date published: 03/12/2020
Academic Unit: Institute for Public Health Practice; Injury Prevention Research Center; Public Policy Center (Archive); Community and Behavioral Health
Record Identifier: 9984214790202771

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