Between September and December 2014 we have conducted a global online survey to 45,000 children healthcare professionals to identify discrepancies and regional trends on everyday practice, compliance with guidelines, education gaps and preferred education sources in a number of areas including, HPV and Meningitis Vaccinations, Rare Diseases, Breastfeeding and Skincare. 667 healthcare experts, mostly general pediatricians (45.24%) responded from 84 countries. Most respondents were clinically active at general hospitals (29.89%), children’s hospitals (23.65%), private practice (18.7 %), university (17.77 %), and primary care (7.26%).

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Between September and December 2014 we have conducted a global
online survey to 45,000 children healthcare professionals to identify
discrepancies and regional trends on everyday practice, compliance with
guidelines, education gaps and preferred education sources in a number of
areas including, HPV and Meningitis Vaccinations, Rare Diseases,
Breastfeeding and Skincare.
667 healthcare experts, mostly general pediatricians (45.24%) responded
from 84 countries. Most respondents were clinically active at general
hospitals (29.89%), children’s hospitals (23.65%), private practice (18.7 %),
university (17.77 %), and primary care (7.26%).
2014 Global online Survey to child
healthcare professionals on HPV
vaccinations

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General Pediatrician
General Practitioner
Specialist
Nurse
Trainee
Other
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
General Pediatrician 45.24%
General Practitioner 3.17%
Specialist 31.75%
Nurse 4.76%
Trainee 1.59%
Other 13.49%
Q3 Type of Healthcare provider

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General Pediatrician
General Practitioner
Specialist
Nurse
Trainee
Other
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
General Pediatrician 45.24%
General Practitioner 3.17%
Specialist 31.75%
Nurse 4.76%
Trainee 1.59%
Other 13.49%
Q3 Type of Healthcare provider

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General Pediatrician
General Practitioner
Specialist
Nurse
Trainee
Other
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
General Pediatrician 45.24%
General Practitioner 3.17%
Specialist 31.75%
Nurse 4.76%
Trainee 1.59%
Other 13.49%
Q3 Type of Healthcare provider

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Private Practice
Primary Care
Children's Hospital
General Hospital
University
Other
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Private Practice 18.70%
Primary Care 7.26%
Children's Hospital 23.65%
General Hospital 27.98%
University 17.77%
Other 4.64%
Q4 Primary work environment

6. Q5 Years of practice
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0-5
6-10
11-15
16-20
21-25
25 +
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
0-5 11.11%
6-10 9.52%
11-15 8.73%
16-20 22.22%
21-25 21.43%
25 + 26.98%

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50-99
100-199
200-299
300-399
400-499
500+
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
1-49 15.08%
50-99 15.87%
100-199 23.81%
200-299 13.49%
300-399 9.52%
400-499 4.76%
500+ 17.46%
Q6 Number of children visiting your practice per month

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Infant
Skincare...
Breastfeeding
Network`
Rare Diseases
Network
Vaccines
Network
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Infant Skincare Network 26.41%
Breastfeeding Network 33.33%
Rare Diseases Network 37.52%
Vaccines Network 43.53%
Q8 Would you like to join the special interest networks of
the Excellence in Pediatric Institute? Choose one or more
of the following:

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Conference Sessions
Webinars online
Accredited
eLearning...
Dedicated
Websites
Publications
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Conference Sessions 32.08%
Webinars online 9.43%
Accredited eLearning sessions on demand 21.70%
Dedicated Websites 12.26%
Publications 24.53%
Q9 Which educational format do you prefer?

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Always
Never
Depending on
age and prof...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Always 37.23%
Never 7.91%
Depending on age and profile of child and family 54.86%
Q13 Under what circumstances do you recommend /
advocate HPV Vaccination to parents?

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It is less
important th…
My patients are
not at risk
Safety
It is not
included in …
I do not have any
concerns
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
It is less important than other vaccines 2.15%
My patients are not at risk 4.30%
Safety 31.18%
It is not included in the National Vaccination Program 33.33%
I do not have any concerns 29.03%
Q14 Do you have any concerns about the HPV
vaccine? Check all that apply

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They consider it as import...
They consider
it as not...
They are not aware of the…
They are not considering...
They do not wish to disc…
They believe HPV vaccines...
They don’t consider the...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
They consider it as important and necessary 21.98%
They consider it as not important and not necessary 6.59%
They are not aware of the vaccine 37.36%
They are not considering infection as possible for the child in the forthcoming years 12.09%
They do not wish to discuss sex related issues 9.89%
They believe HPV vaccines are linked to increased promiscuity in society 2.20%
They don’t consider their child to be at risk 9.89%
Q15 Which one of the following statements represents the
view of the majority of parents visiting your practice
regarding the HPV vaccine?

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YES they are
available, b...
YES and they are
included...
NO they are not
availabl...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
YES they are available, but they are not included in the National Vaccination Program 47.19%
YES and they are included in the National Vaccination Program 37.08%
NO they are not available and they are not included in the national vaccination program 15.73%
Q16 Are HPV Vaccines available in your country? Are they
included in the National Vaccination program?

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Through schools
Through
private...
Both through
schools and...
Not available
Other
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Through schools 12.64%
Through private practices and Hospitals 51.10%
Both through schools and practices / hospitals 19.78%
Not available 14.65%
Other 1.83%
Q17 In which places are HPV vaccinations delivered to
adolescents in your country?

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Social and cultural...
Lack of awareness
Not included in the natio...
Parents concerns of...
Safety concerns
Practitioners
are not...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Social and cultural barriers 24.14%
Lack of awareness 42.53%
Not included in the national vaccination program 41.38%
Parents concerns of high volume of vaccines 14.94%
Safety concerns 26.44%
Practitioners are not advising parents to vaccinate 20.69%
Q18 Which of the following barriers to full HPV
vaccination exist in your country?