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385 - Exploring Factors Influencing Oregon Dental Professionals’ Engagement in HPV Vaccination

Saturday, May 24, 2025
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM MDT
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    Presenting Author(s)

  • Michelle Nguyen, D.D.S. (she/her/hers)

    Pediatric Dental Resident
    Oregon Health & Science University
    OHSU Pediatric Dentistry
    Portland, Oregon, United States

    • Research Mentor(s)

  • YZ

    Yifan Zhang, DDS, PhD, MS

    Assistant Professor, Director, Predoctoral Education, Division of Pediatric Dentistry
    Oregon Health & Science University
    Portland, Oregon, United States

    • Program Director(s)

  • JS

    Jacy Stauffer, D.M.D.

    Oregon Health & Science University
    Portland, Oregon, United States

Abstract:

Purpose: In the United States, HPV contributes to 70–90% of newly diagnosed oropharyngeal cancers, with Oregon showing particularly high rates. HPV vaccination during adolescence is the most effective preventive strategy, yet it faces substantial parental hesitancy and refusal. Recognizing the critical role oral health care professionals can play in preventing oral and oropharyngeal cancer, this study aims to employ Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to identify barriers and facilitators influencing their engagement in HPV advocacy and administration.  Understanding factors such as knowledge, skills, beliefs, motivation, and emotional and social influences will be instrumental in designing and assessing tailored intervention strategies for future implementation. 



Methods: This qualitative study includes one focus group consisting of 6 pediatric and orthodontic dental residents. Participants were recruited using purposeful sampling from OHSU School of Dentistry’s Advanced Education Programs in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Semi-structured questions based on TDF guided discussions were constructed. Socio-demographic data were collected to contextualize findings. Focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using NVivo software through directed qualitative content analysis. Key themes related to barriers and facilitators were identified with predefined codes based on TDF domains. Data not aligning with existing TDF domains will be categorized into new or subcategories of existing codes. 



Results: Final data pending. 



Conclusions: Final data pending. 


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