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Exploring Opportunities to Leverage Pharmacists in Rural Areas to Promote Administration of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Description
Describes the role of rural pharmacists in promoting and administering the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine using information gathered from interviews of 11 pharmacists at independently owned pharmacies in Iowa. Identifies factors facilitating the administration and accessibility of the vaccine and reports on personal barriers regarding safety, lack of information, and staff capacity.
Author(s)
Grace Ryan, Eliza Daly, Natoshia Askelson, et al.
Citation
Preventing Chronic Disease, 17
Date
03/2020
Type
Document
Tagged as
Cancer · Children and youth · Infectious diseases · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Sexual and reproductive health · Statistics and data · Vaccination · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Iowa