Human Papillomavirus

Recent findings from P.F. Schnatz and co-authors highlight research in human papillomavirus

Published in Vaccine Weekly, May 12th, 2010

In this recently published article, scientists in the United States conducted a study "To investigate practitioner acceptability of the recommendation to offer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to adolescent women. After obtaining institutional review board approval, 1,336 Connecticut-licensed pediatricians were contacted."

"A 16-question survey form was mailed, and responses received between January 20 and May 20, 2008, are reported. Of the 434 returned survey forms, 89 were not completed because the physicians were currently retired or practicing as subspecialists. Among the 345 valid survey forms, most pediatricians described their understanding about HPV as...

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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2010-05-12)

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