Human papillomavirus and occupational exposure: The need for vaccine provision for healthcare providers

Figures & data

Graph 1. The responses to the HPV survey based on profession.

The bars of the graph were built based on yes responses. HPV: human papillomavirus, M.D.: Medical doctor, NP/PA/CRNA: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Graph 2. Knowledge about HPV-related cancers by profession.

The bars of the graph were built based on yes responses.HPV: human papillomavirus, M.D.: Medical doctor, NP/PA/CRNA: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Table 1. The respondents’ demographic features (n = 348).

Age (mean ± SD)	42.7 ± 10.9
Gender
Female	229 (68%)
Male	106 (32%)
HPV vaccine status
Vaccinated	140 (41%)
No vaccination	201 (59%)
>45 years	114 (33.5%)
≤45 years	87 (25.5%)
Profession
M.D.	124 (36%)
NP/PA/CRNA	130 (39%)
Allied Health	85 (25%)
Department
Anesthesiology	187 (55%)
Ear, Nose, and Throat	67 (20%)
Gynecology	37 (12%)
Urology	25 (8%)
Colorectal Surgery	17 (5%)

HPV: human papillomavirus, M.D.: Medical doctor, NP/PA/CRNA: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Table 2. Awareness of occupational exposure to HPV and HPV-vaccination by profession.

	HPV exposure awareness (3 questions)				HPV vaccination knowledge (3 questions)
	n	Mean	SD	p value	n	Mean	SD	p value
Gender				.365				.082
Female	229	2.22	1.09		229	2.70	0.63
Male	106	2.32	1.09		106	2.83	0.45
HPV vaccination				.411				.160
Vaccinated	139	2.27	1.12		139	2.77	0.57
Unvaccinated	201	2.21	1.08		201	2.71	0.60
Profession				.716				.081
M.D.	124	2.30	1.06		124	2.84	0.41
NP/PA/CRNA	130	2.18	1.12		130	2.67	0.66
Allied Health	84	2.24	1.10		84	2.71	0.59
Department				.936				.771
Anesthesiology	187	2.18	1.11		187	2.73	0.59
Gynecology	36	2.39	0.90		36	2.72	0.66
CRS	17	2.18	1.13		17	2.65	0.61
ENT	67	2.33	1.11		67	2.87	0.39
Urology	25	2.16	1.21		25	2.76	0.44

HPV: human papillomavirus, M.D.: Medical doctor, NP/PA/CRNA: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRS: Colorectal Surgeon, ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat.

Table 3. Precautions for HPV exposure and knowledge about the relationship of HPV with cancers by profession.

	Precautions for HPV (4 questions)				HPV-cancer relationship (8 questions)
	n	Mean	SD	p value	n	Mean	SD	p value
Gender				.679				< .001
Female Male	229	1.78	1.05		229	4.68	1.45
	106	1.72	0.99		106	5.14	1.47	**
HPV vaccination				.161				.959
Vaccinated Unvaccinated	139	1.86	1.07		139	4.95	1.25
	201	1.73	0.99		201	4.76	1.60
Profession				.294				.002
M.D. NP/PA/CRNA Allied Health	124	1.72	0.95		124	5.08	1.43
	130	1.72	0.92		130	4.74	1.51	*
	84	1.94	1.27		84	4.61	1.43	**
Department				.771				.936
Anesthesiology Gynecology CRS ENT Urology	187	1.76	0.86		187	4.74	1.54
	36	1.75	1.30		36	4.94	1.26
	17	2.24	1.09		17	4.88	1.54
	67	1.63	1.11		67	5.13	1.24
	25	1.72	1.28		25	4.92	1.50

*p < .05, **p < .01. HPV: human papillomavirus, M.D.: Medical doctor, NP/PA/CRNA: Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant/Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRS: Colorectal Surgeon, ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat.