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. 2012 Jul 1;7(7):http://www.americannursetoday.com/the-nurses-role-in-preventing-cervical-cancer-a-cultural-framework/.

The nurse's role in preventing cervical cancer: A cultural framework

Versie Johnson-Mallard  1 , Tami L Thomas  2 , Elizabeth A Kostas-Polston  3 , Michelle Barta  4 , Cecile A Lengacher  5 , Desiree Rivers  6
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The nurse's role in preventing cervical cancer: A cultural framework

Versie Johnson-Mallard et al. Am Nurse Today. .

Abstract

This article proposes an innovative, theoretically-driven intervention to reduce risk from human papillomavirus (HPV). This lessening of HPV risk would lead to a reduction in the rate of cervical cancer. Aims of this article are to introduce a culturally appropriate model (PEN-3) that may facilitate vaccine uptake among vulnerable populations and to ascertain whether culturally appropriate health education delivered by nurses could be included in vaccine education programs.

Keywords: Cultural; Health Education; Immunization; Nurses; Schools.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors [Johnson-Mallard, Thomas, Lengacher, Barta & Kostas-Polston] state that they do not have a financial interest in or other relationship with any commercial product named in this article.

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HYPOTHESIZED APPLICATION OF PEN-3 MODEL FOR HPV VACCINE ACCEPTANCE
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