The Effect of Educating MAs on HPV Vaccination: A Pilot Project

Authors

Alexis Petersen, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Karlen E. Luthy, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Michael S. Robinson, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Janelle L. B. Macintosh, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

Keywords

HPV, vaccine, medical assistant, pediatric, intervention

Abstract

Background: The HPV vaccine protects patients against infection and cancers, yet it is underutilized. Medical Assistants (MAs) can play a pivotal role in vaccination and are the focus of this project.

Aim Statement: This project aims to examine whether one educational session can improve the perceptions, knowledge, and comfort level of MAs regarding HPV vaccination.

Methods: The project took place at three separate clinics of one pediatric organization in Utah.

Interventions: A 10–15-minute educational session about the HPV vaccine was presented to the MAs at each clinic, and a pre- and post-survey method was used to analyze the effect of the education on perceptions, knowledge, and comfort level.

Results: Post-education data showed improvements in MAs’ perceptions, knowledge, and comfort levels regarding the HPV vaccine.

Conclusions: An educational intervention on HPV vaccine can improve perceptions, increase knowledge, and boost comfort levels for MAs recommending the vaccine in a pediatric clinic setting.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Petersen, Alexis; Luthy, Karlen E.; Robinson, Michael S.; and Macintosh, Janelle L. B., "The Effect of Educating MAs on HPV Vaccination: A Pilot Project" (2024). Student Works. 389.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/studentpub/389

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2024-05-28

Language

English

College

Nursing

Department

Nursing

University Standing at Time of Publication

Graduate Student

Course

NURS 698R

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