Oliphant Jennifer A, Crespo Eileen
Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Current: Contributing Faculty, College of Health Sciences and Public Policy, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
J Cancer Educ. 2025 Apr;40(2):177-181. doi: 10.1007/s13187-024-02489-8. Epub 2024 Aug 30.
This study aims to assess the impact of an educational intervention on the knowledge, attitudes, and intentions of oral health providers regarding the recommendation of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. A qualitative evaluation was conducted in 2021 with dental professionals who participated in a training program focused on HPV vaccination. Saturation was reached at 12. Results showed increased knowledge and awareness of the link between HPV infection and oropharyngeal cancers among participants. Intention to recommend was universally endorsed. The use of role-play with youth actors was highly regarded as an effective method for improving communication skills and confidence in recommending the vaccine. These findings emphasize the importance of targeted interventions to enhance oral health professional education and the intention to recommend HPV vaccine.
本研究旨在评估一项教育干预措施对口腔健康服务提供者在人乳头瘤病毒（HPV）疫苗推荐方面的知识、态度和意愿的影响。2021年对参与了一项专注于HPV疫苗接种培训项目的牙科专业人员进行了定性评估。12人时达到饱和。结果显示，参与者对HPV感染与口咽癌之间联系的知识和认识有所增加。推荐意愿得到普遍认可。与青年演员进行角色扮演被高度视为提高沟通技巧和推荐疫苗信心的有效方法。这些发现强调了针对性干预措施对于加强口腔健康专业教育以及推荐HPV疫苗意愿的重要性。
