Educating School Nurses about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Associated Cancers and the Importance of HPV Vaccination. Issue 4 (2nd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tucker, Jacqueline; Sarsfield, Erin; Choi, Karen Y.; Goyal, Neerav
• Is Part Of: Journal of community health nursing. Volume 38:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 201
• Page End: 208
• Publication Date: 2021-10-02
• Subjects: Community health nursing -- Periodicals; 362.14
• DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2021.1972244
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-0016

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To assess and improve school nurse knowledge of HPV-associated cancers. Design: An experimental quality improvement study. Methods: At a continuing education regional conference, an interactive HPV education session was provided. Pre- and post-education surveys were completed by attendees. Findings: After the educational intervention, 89.9% of nurses indicated a change in knowledge and 83.2% indicated a planned change in practice. Conclusions: An education intervention aimed at school nurses can be impactful in broadening the understanding of HPV oncogenesis. Clinical Evidence: Educational interventions can be a strategy to increase school nurse knowledge and subsequently patient knowledge about HPV associated cancers.