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Improving Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Rates Among Kentucky Adolescents, Cori Arena Jan 2021

Improving Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Rates Among Kentucky Adolescents, Cori Arena

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Background: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a significant factor associated with the development of HPV-associated cancers in the United States. The administration of the HPV vaccination is a critical prevention strategy in reducing HPV-related cancers in the United States. The state of Kentucky has lower than average HPV vaccination rates compared to the national average. There is a significant amount of evidence exploring barriers and facilitators of the HPV vaccination administration. There are several multi-level barriers associated with low uptake of the HPV vaccination in adolescents. Multiple sources of evidence have indicated that parents who receive a provider recommendation are …