Human papillomavirus vaccination related knowledge, and recommendations among healthcare providers in Southern China: a cross-sectional survey

• DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01728-8
• Publication Date: 2022-05-14T09:07:05Z
• Authors: Siqi Chen; Chaofan Mei; Weikang Huang; Peiyi Liu; He Wang; Wei Lin; Shixin Yuan; Yueyun Wang
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; HPV vaccines

Abstract Background Little research has been conducted to explore variables associated with the healthcare providers’ (HCPs) understanding and recommendation of human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) since was approved for use in China. Methods A large-scale cross-sectional survey southern China covering Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan provinces between April 2019 October 2019. Firstly, descriptive analysis used access awareness, knowledge, barriers, recommendations toward HPV among all participants. Multi-variable logistic regression further applied potential factors acknowledgment vaccine, behaviors vaccine. Results 2075 questionnaires were collected, 2054 included final analysis. In total, 77.9% participants have heard obtained sub-optimal HPV/HPV knowledge scores a mean (SD) 13.8 (3.5) out maximum score 23. 68.1% HCPs reported that they recommended others. Province profession most significant characteristics score, behavior Guangdong much better [Mean = 15.5 (3.0)] higher (82.8%). Compare from Division Expanded Program on Immunization (DEPI), Community Health Center (CHC), obstetrician-gynecologists, other non-HPV closely related professions showed less competent 12.5 lower frequency vaccination (58.1%). The difference different concentrating items about clinical pathology practical aspects Educational level title also their its Besides, independently determined ( OR 1.18, 95% CI 1.13–1.23). Conclusion Knowledge as well relatively differed significantly provinces. Profession-specific gaps emphasized need targeted education training improve HCPs’ engagement promotion