HPV vaccination of adult women: An audit of Australian general practitioners

摘要: Background While initial Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake estimates are encouraging, especially in the school-aged population, it is unclear to what extent general practitioners (GPs) have been recommending and administering adult women has been. Methods A mixed methods study of Australian GPs consisting a knowledge attitudes questionnaire an audit which assessed overall vaccination rates since commencement National HPV program last 50 female patients aged 27–45 years who consulted them. Results GPs good level regarding strongly committed for until 27 years but much less so 27–45 years. From 2007 2010, only 1.9% 27–45 commenced vaccination. Of those, however, majority completed all three doses. Higher (11.4%) were demonstrated by auditing consecutive seen GP. In this group women, 63% had received Pap test two years. Female significantly higher vaccination. Conclusions There relatively low 27–45. Once commenced, completion high age group. Low may be due lack opportunistic awareness raising relevant consultations. Clear guidance together with further exploration patient factors GP barriers enablers would assist implementation