Human Papillomavirus Awareness, Vaccine Status, and Risk Factors in Female Emergency Patients
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Walter, Lauren A.; Leader, Elizabeth; Galbraith, James W.
Introduction: A vaccine targeting high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) strains can effectively prevent HPV-associated cervical cancer risk. However, many girls and women do not receive the vaccine, more often those impacted by health disparities associated with race and/or socioeconomic status. This same disparate population has also been shown to be at higher risk for cervical cancer. Many of these women also rely on the emergency department (ED) as a safety net for their healthcare. This study sought to gather information pertaining to HPV and cervical cancer risk factors, awareness of HPV and the vaccine, as well as HPV vaccine uptake in female patients presenting to an ED.
2020
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
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Walter, Lauren A.; Leader, Elizabeth; Galbraith, James W.