A Multilevel Analysis of School-Level Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Coverage in Virginia

This study shows schools that report higher rates of economically disadvantaged students had higher HPV vaccine coverage. HPV vaccine rates increased from 2019 to 2021 after the implementation of a gender-inclusive mandate. Virginia HPV rates still lag behind states with no mandate. The results suggest that school nursing practice related to HPV vaccine compliance may be impacted by community factors like economic status.PMID:38031333 | DOI:10.1177/10598405231214981
Source: The Journal of School Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research