Date Available

4-22-2022

Year of Publication

2022

Document Type

Graduate Capstone Project

Degree Name

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

College

Public Health

Faculty

Angela Carman

Committee Member

Aaron Kruse-Diehr

Faculty

Dr. Sarah Wackerbarth

Faculty

Jerod Stapleton

Abstract

Appalachian counties within Kentucky have higher rates of HPV-related cancers, including cervical cancer. HPV vaccines are effective at reducing the risk of cervical cancer, but vaccination coverage in Appalachia remains low. The proposed program relies on recommended strategies to improve vaccine uptake by increasing access and demand for HPV vaccines. This will be done through school vaccine clinics and parent education on HPV, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccines.

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