Keywords

HPV, HPV vaccination, human papillomavirus, male children, rural, sexually transmitted viral infection, young males

Authors

1. Vogel, Nicki Parton DNP, CNOR, FNP-BC
2. Appel, Susan J. PhD, APRN-BC, CCRN, FAHA
3. Winker, Guyton MD

Abstract

Abstract: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination occurs more frequently among females ages 11 to 18 than their male counterparts. The purpose of this quality improvement project is to identify reasons why parents/guardians either choose or decline HPV immunization and increase rates of vaccination among males ages 11 to 18 in rural areas of the United States.