The Role of Healthcare Providers in Promoting Human Papillomavirus Vaccines among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review

doi:10.3390/vaccines10060930

. 2022 Jun 10;10(6):930.

doi: 10.3390/vaccines10060930.

The Role of Healthcare Providers in Promoting Human Papillomavirus Vaccines among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review

Kok-Yong Chin¹, Sophia Ogechi Ekeuku¹, Muhammad Rafie Hamzah²

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¹ Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
² Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services Society, Kuala Lumpur 51000, Malaysia.

PMID: 35746537
PMCID: PMC9231301
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10060930

The Role of Healthcare Providers in Promoting Human Papillomavirus Vaccines among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review

Kok-Yong Chin et al. Vaccines (Basel). 2022.

. 2022 Jun 10;10(6):930.

doi: 10.3390/vaccines10060930.

Authors

Kok-Yong Chin¹, Sophia Ogechi Ekeuku¹, Muhammad Rafie Hamzah²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia.
² Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services Society, Kuala Lumpur 51000, Malaysia.

PMID: 35746537
PMCID: PMC9231301
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10060930

Abstract

Background: The uptake of human papillomavirus vaccines (HPVV) among men who have sex with men (MSM) remains unsatisfactory. Healthcare providers play a crucial role in improving HPVV acceptability and uptake among MSM. This scoping review aims to provide an overview of (1) the perceived role of healthcare providers by MSM, and (2) the knowledge, beliefs and practices of healthcare providers themselves in promoting HPVV uptake.

Methods: A literature search was performed with PubMed and Scopus databases using a specific search string. The relevant original research articles on this topic were identified, and the major findings were charted and discussed.

Results: The literature search identified 18 studies on the perceived role of healthcare providers by MSM, and 6 studies on the knowledge, beliefs and practices of healthcare providers in promoting HPVV uptake among MSM. Recommendations by healthcare providers and disclosure of sexual orientation were important positive predictors of higher HPVV acceptability and uptake. Sexual healthcare providers were more confident in delivering HPVV to MSM clients compared to primary practitioners.

Conclusion: Recommendation from, and disclosure of sexual orientation to healthcare providers are important in promoting HPVV uptake among MSM. The competency of healthcare providers in delivering HPVV to MSM can be improved by having clearer guidelines, education campaigns and better incentives.

Keywords: Papillomaviridae; perception; physician; sexual minorities; vaccination.

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[1] Boda D., Docea A.O., Calina D., Ilie M.A., Caruntu C., Zurac S., Neagu M., Constantin C., Branisteanu D.E., Voiculescu V., et al. Human papilloma virus: Apprehending the link with carcinogenesis and unveiling new research avenues (Review) Int. J. Oncol. 2018;52:637–655. doi: 10.3892/ijo.2018.4256. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[2] Boda D., Docea A.O., Calina D., Ilie M.A., Caruntu C., Zurac S., Neagu M., Constantin C., Branisteanu D.E., Voiculescu V., et al. Human papilloma virus: Apprehending the link with carcinogenesis and unveiling new research avenues (Review) Int. J. Oncol. 2018;52:637–655. doi: 10.3892/ijo.2018.4256. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[3] Petca A., Borislavschi A., Zvanca M.E., Petca R.-C., Sandru F., Dumitrascu M.C. Non-sexual HPV transmission and role of vaccination for a better future (Review) Exp. Ther. Med. 2020;20:186. doi: 10.3892/etm.2020.9316. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[4] Petca A., Borislavschi A., Zvanca M.E., Petca R.-C., Sandru F., Dumitrascu M.C. Non-sexual HPV transmission and role of vaccination for a better future (Review) Exp. Ther. Med. 2020;20:186. doi: 10.3892/etm.2020.9316. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[5] De Martel C., Plummer M., Vignat J., Franceschi S. Worldwide burden of cancer attributable to HPV by site, country and HPV type. Int. J. Cancer. 2017;141:664–670. doi: 10.1002/ijc.30716. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[6] De Martel C., Plummer M., Vignat J., Franceschi S. Worldwide burden of cancer attributable to HPV by site, country and HPV type. Int. J. Cancer. 2017;141:664–670. doi: 10.1002/ijc.30716. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[7] Cutts F.T., Franceschi S., Goldie S., Castellsague X., de Sanjose S., Garnett G., Edmunds W.J., Claeys P., Goldenthal K.L., Harper D.M., et al. Human papillomavirus and HPV vaccines: A review. Bull. World Health Organ. 2007;85:719–726. doi: 10.2471/BLT.06.038414. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[8] Cutts F.T., Franceschi S., Goldie S., Castellsague X., de Sanjose S., Garnett G., Edmunds W.J., Claeys P., Goldenthal K.L., Harper D.M., et al. Human papillomavirus and HPV vaccines: A review. Bull. World Health Organ. 2007;85:719–726. doi: 10.2471/BLT.06.038414. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[9] Boakye E.A., Tobo B.B., Rojek R.P., Mohammed K., Geneus C.J., Osazuwa-Peters N. Approaching a decade since HPV vaccine licensure: Racial and gender disparities in knowledge and awareness of HPV and HPV vaccine. Hum. Vaccines Immunother. 2017;13:2713–2722. doi: 10.1080/21645515.2017.1363133. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[10] Boakye E.A., Tobo B.B., Rojek R.P., Mohammed K., Geneus C.J., Osazuwa-Peters N. Approaching a decade since HPV vaccine licensure: Racial and gender disparities in knowledge and awareness of HPV and HPV vaccine. Hum. Vaccines Immunother. 2017;13:2713–2722. doi: 10.1080/21645515.2017.1363133. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

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