Communication skills in HPV prevention: an audit among Italian healthcare workers

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the knowledge, the attitudes and practices on HPV vaccination of health professionals of Mother and Child Service of Puglia Region (Italy). The study was conducted through a standardized questionnaire. Of 455 respondents, 74.2% judged HPV vaccine very important for immunization calendar. 88.9% did not believe that the administration of HPV vaccine implies consent to the initiation of sexual activity but 34.2% sustained that vaccine can give a false sense of protection against sexually transmitted diseases. 62.2% believed that boys should also be vaccinated. Skills necessary in the implementation of strategies in the promotion of health are partially inadequate and appropriate ongoing education should be carried out for health care workers.


Tutti gli autori

  • GERMINARIO C.A.;QUARTO M.;TAFURI S.

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Anno di pubblicazione

2010

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0264-410X

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12

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12

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