Clinics in Mother and Child Health

Prof, Department of Clinical Skills and Community Engagement, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Puerto Rico

Biography

Dr. Grisel Burgos Barreto is the Professor in Department of Clinical Skills and Community Engagement, San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, Puerto Rico. Author has publications and Clinical Research, One of their renowned works are Target Animal Safety and Residual Study for Berberine and other Phytogenic Compounds in Broiler Chickens Fotonovela as an Educational Tool to Increase Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination in Puerto Rico.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Fotonovela as an Educational Tool to Increase Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination in Puerto Rico
  Author(s): Grisel Burgos Barreto*, Edison Martínez Monegro and Brian Virella Berio
  
  Background: Although vaccines against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) are readily available, there are still low percentages of vaccinations in the population, especially in underserved and minority groups. Various of educational interventions aimed at increasing knowledge and positive attitudes towards vaccination are already in use. We aim to measure HPV vaccination awareness and attitudes among participants in Puerto Rico after being exposed to seeing the fotonovela. Methods: We administered an online pre and post-exposure survey after seeing the fotonovela. The questionnaire included demographic information, perceived susceptibility to HPV, perceived benefit of vaccination in a committed relationship, intention to vaccinate, intention to encourage others to vaccinate, and attitudes towards the fotonovela booklet. Results: .. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2090-7214.21.18.386

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