Acceptability of using standing orders to deliver human papillomavirus vaccines in the outpatient obstetrician/gynecologist setting

Vaccine
Amanda F DempseySean T O'leary

Abstract

Standing orders, an effective method for increasing vaccination, are not widely used for HPV vaccine. This is especially so among obstetrician/gynecologists (Ob/Gyns) - the specialty many women use as their primary care provider. We sought to understand the acceptability of using standing orders for HPV vaccination among a sample of women attending outpatient Ob/Gyn clinics. From February to April 2014, an on-line survey was administered to a convenience sample of 400 women aged 15-26 recruited from 9 Ob/Gyn practices in Colorado. The survey identified attitudes about standing orders for HPV vaccination, demographics and prior experience with HPV vaccines. The response rate was 44%. Receipt of prior HPV vaccine doses was reported by 67% of respondents. Approximately half (53%) were comfortable with the idea of standing orders for HPV vaccination at Ob/Gyn clinics among women generally, but only 40% of the 154 women not initially opposed to HPV vaccination indicated they would personally feel comfortable receiving HPV vaccines offered under a standing order policy. General and personal acceptance of standing orders for HPV vaccination was significantly higher among women who reported receiving HPV vaccine doses previously, but n...Continue Reading

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