Improving HPV Immunization Rates through Provider Education and Simulation

Purpose: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, with a lifetime prevalence of 80%. A long-lasting and effective immunization has been FDA-approved since 2006. There continues to be hesitation surrounding HPV immunization, both in how providers educate parents and how parents understand the facts. In 2015, only 27% of teenagers enrolled in the Pediatric Patient Centered Medical Home at Walter Reed had initiated the HPV immunization series compared to the national average of 50%. Methods: Multiple Plan-Do-Check-Act cycles were planned with multiple interventions. Interventions were educational and …