Evaluating HPV Vaccination Adherence Amongst Teenagers Ages 12-18

Authors

Jade Vo, University of Tennessee Health Science CenterFollow
Myah Mukes, University of Tennessee Health Science CenterFollow
Kenya Nelson, University of Tennessee Health Science CenterFollow
Joye' Thomas, University of Tennessee Health Science CenterFollow
Laura Reed, University of Tennessee Health Science CenterFollow
Sharon Little, University of Tennessee Health Science CenterFollow

DOI

10.21007/con.dnp.2023.0053

Faculty Advisor

Laura Reed, DNP & Sharon Little, DNP

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2023

Disciplines

Investigative Techniques | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing

Abstract

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause genital warts and different cancers. According to the CDC, 85% of people will get an HPV infection in their lifetime. HPV infections have decreased significantly since the implementation of the HPV vaccine. Data has shown 90% of cancers caused by HPV can be prevented with administration of HPV vaccination. Current guidelines recommend vaccination administration as early as 9 years of age. This quality improvement project will evaluate HPV vaccination rates amongst teenagers ages 12-18.

Recommended Citation

Vo, Jade; Mukes, Myah; Nelson, Kenya; Thomas, Joye'; Reed, Laura; and Little, Sharon , "Evaluating HPV Vaccination Adherence Amongst Teenagers Ages 12-18" (2023). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. Paper 53. http://dx.doi.org/10.21007/con.dnp.2023.0053.
https://dc.uthsc.edu/dnp/53