Human papillomavirus vaccine beliefs and practice characteristics in rural and urban adolescent care providers

• Main Authors: Cody L. Goessl (Author), Ben Christianson (Author), Kayla E. Hanson (Author), Elizabeth J. Polter (Author), Scott C. Olson (Author), Thomas G. Boyce (Author), Denise Dunn (Author), Charnetta L. Williams (Author), Edward A. Belongia (Author), Huong Q. McLean (Author), Jeffrey J. VanWormer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is recommended for all adolescents age 11-12 years. HPV vaccine coverage remains suboptimal in the United States though, particularly in rural areas. We surveyed adolescent immunization providers in two Midwestern states to assess rural vs....