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Human Papillomavirus And Vaccination Of Males: Knowledge, Beliefs, And Perceptions Of Registered Nurses, Leah White
Human Papillomavirus And Vaccination Of Males: Knowledge, Beliefs, And Perceptions Of Registered Nurses, Leah White
HIM 1990-2015
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world today. HPV has been identified as the cause of both cancer and genital warts. A vaccine to prevent select types of HPV infection was developed and approved for males and females ages 9 to 26. This vaccine has not been universally accepted by healthcare providers, parents, or the public and has lower vaccination coverage rates than other recommended vaccines for the same age group. Multiple studies addressing the knowledge, perceptions, and beliefs of providers and parents regarding the vaccine have taken place. Only a few …