Intervention to Increase Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Initiation Rates in Adolescent Males

Abstract

The objective of this quality improvement project was to increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine initiation rates among males aged 11 to 21 years old. A multipronged strategy was implemented at a pediatric practice, including an electronic medical record prompt, educational presentation, and monthly e-mail updates to providers. Deidentified HPV vaccine initiation rate data were collected, and a paired 2-sample t test evaluated differences in prepost vaccine initiation rates. HPV vaccine initiation rates increased by 6.5% during the project period. The medical record prompt was identified as most effective by 75% of participating providers. Small gains can be made to improve HPV vaccine initiation rates among adolescent males.