Provider-focused interventions are critical to improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage in the United States (US). A large body of research suggests that helping healthcare providers strengthen their communication and prescribing practices is critical to improving HPV vaccination coverage, and may be especially important in reestablishing routine vaccination services in the COVID-19 era.
This qualitative study from HIP Investigator Dr. Elizabeth Cox was conducted with system leaders responsible for designing and implementing QI activities within healthcare systems. The aims were to understand: 1) reasons HPV vaccine QI is or is not prioritized within healthcare systems; 2) common facilitators and barriers to implementing HPV vaccine QI initiatives; and 3) system leaders’ interest in future HPV vaccine-related QI initiatives.
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