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[Practices and attitudes regarding HPV vaccination among general practitioners from Besançon]
P Bouvret1, C Mougin2, J-L Prétet2
1Unité de méthodologie et qualité de vie en cancérologie, centre hospitalier universitaire de Besançon, 25000 Besançon, France.
Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|January 20, 2016
Summary
Most general practitioners (GPs) in Besançon support human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, but concerns about side effects and efficacy persist. Further education and communication strategies are recommended to improve HPV vaccine uptake.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Vaccinology
- General Practice
Background:
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is crucial for preventing HPV-related cancers.
- General Practitioners (GPs) play a vital role in vaccine recommendations and administration.
- Understanding GP perspectives is essential for improving vaccination coverage.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the opinions, practices, and challenges faced by GPs in Besançon regarding HPV vaccination.
- To identify barriers to HPV vaccination among general practitioners.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among 140 GPs in Besançon, France, in 2015.
- Data collected focused on GP attitudes, vaccination practices, and perceived difficulties related to HPV vaccination.
Main Results:
- 77.1% of GPs expressed favorable opinions towards HPV vaccination, and 72.9% actively practiced it.
- Key concerns for GPs included fear of side effects (40.6%) and doubts about vaccine efficacy.
- Patient concerns identified by GPs were fear of side effects (76%), limited efficacy experience (74%), and lack of confidence in health authorities (49%).
Conclusions:
- Continued and reinforced training for GPs on HPV vaccination is necessary.
- Developing school-based programs can enhance GP-patient communication and boost HPV vaccination rates.
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