Healthcare Provider Human Papillomavirus Education and Professional Skills Intervention

Implementing Innovative and Strategic Approaches to Prevent and Mitigate the Deleterious Effects of HPV Across the Lifespan of Hispanics of Mexican Origin: Healthcare Provider Intervention

Healthcare providers (HCP) serving the El Paso U.S.-Mexico Border Region will be recruited to compare educational and professional skills interventions focused on the human papillomavirus (HPV). Our hypothesis is that improving provider knowledge and communication strategies about HPV and its vaccine will reduce hesitancy and increase uptake and completion among the populations they serve.

A sample of emerging [in training] and current [in practice] health professionals from the El Paso U.S.-Mexico Border Region will be recruited to participate in a human papillomavirus (HPV) educational and professional skills intervention. Hypothesis: improving provider knowledge and communication strategies about HPV and its vaccine will reduce hesitancy and increase uptake and completion among eligible individuals through a tailored multi-media intervention to strengthen providers' ability to discuss HPV and vaccination in an informed and culturally competent manner, and increase subsequent provider recommendations.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Current (in practice) or emerging (in training - medical student, resident, or fellow) healthcare provider
• Working/training or living in the El Paso U.S.-Mexico Border Region (i.e., El Paso County, TX-Southern New Mexico)
• Have the authorization to recommend/prescribe/administer the HPV vaccine

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unaffiliated with the El Paso U.S.-Mexico Border Region (i.e., El Paso County, TX-Southern New Mexico)
• Participation in Phases I or II of the larger research project [cross-sectional phases]
• Does not identify as a current or emerging healthcare provider
• Declines or is unable to participate in the full intervention and follow-up time-points
• Unable to complete participation and activities in the English language