Skip to main content

Table 3 Provider Perspectives on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination

From: Understanding primary care providers’ perceptions of cancer prevention and screening in a predominantly rural healthcare system in the upper Midwest

When you talk to patients about HPV vaccination, how often do you encounter the following?

Response Options

n

Always

n (%)

Usually

n (%)

Sometimes

n (%)

Never

n (%)

Not having enough time to discuss HPV vaccination with my patients

146

5 (3)

19 (13)

92 (63)

30 (21)

Patients who do not want to discuss HPV vaccination

146

1 (1)

34 (23)

100 (68)

11 (8)

Patients who are unaware of HPV vaccination

145

1 (1)

19 (13)

111 (77)

14 (10)

Patients who do not perceive HPV as a serious health threat

143

4 (3)

63 (44)

70 (49)

6 (4)