Wzrost wskaźników szczepień przeciwko HPV: przykład Samodzielnego Publicznego Zakładu Opieki Zdrowotnej w Radłowie – model dobrych praktyk

Damian Machalski

doi:10.55225/hppa.749

Authors

Damian Machalski University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Tarnów, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3997-4966

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55225/hppa.749

Keywords:

vaccination, Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, vaccination coverage

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the implementation of HPV vaccinations among age cohorts covered by the program at the national, county, and specific healthcare facility levels.

Material and methods: The study data were obtained from the website https://ezdrowie.gov.pl/portal/home/badania-i-dane/raport-o-szczepieniach-przeciwko-wirusowi-brodawczaka-ludzkiego-hpv, which presents the current level of vaccinated children, as well as data on vaccinations administered at the Public Independent Center in Radłów.

Results: The HPV vaccination coverage rate in Poland is low. Among children eligible for free vaccination, the rate of completed vaccinations ranges between 30% and 40%. Communication with parents, who were provided with information about vaccination options and diseases caused by the HPV virus, had a significant impact on vaccination rates.

Conclusion: Discussions with parents about vaccination contribute to an increase in the number of vaccinations administered. These discussions should be continued, and the public should be educated about the benefits of vaccination.

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