TheInternational Papillomavirus Conference & Basic, Clinical, and PublicHealth Scientific Workshops (IPVC 2023) is an important event for HPV researchers and health professionals to discuss the latest developments and share knowledge on papillomaviruses and their associated diseases. This year,Amy Baldwin presented the abstract "Georgia Cancer Control Consortium's HPV Cancer Free Workgroup: Coming together through state-wide efforts for HPV elimination" at the conference.
The IPVC 2023 conference has moved to Washington DC, USA, and is taking place from April 17-21, 2023. The theme for this year's conference is "Coming Together for HPV Elimination," focusing on various topics ranging from basic science to global health impact. The conference is divided into three main tracks: Basic Science, Clinical Science and Public Health, Epidemiology, & Implementation Science.
The authors of the abstract presented at the conference have diverse backgrounds and expertise in the field of HPV and cancer research:
· Dr. Brian Boyce: Head and Neck Surgeon at Emory’s Winship Cancer Institute and Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Medicine
· Jana Mastrogiovanni: Program Manager at Cancer Pathways and HPV Champion
· Shirley "Bella" Borghi: Executive Director and Vice Chairman of the Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia
· Dr. Amy Baldwin: Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Augusta University/University of Georgia, a researcher in cervical cancer and HPV
Dr. Boyce, Ms. Mastrogiovanni, Ms. Borghi and Dr. Baldwin are all members of the HPV/ Georgia Cancer Control Consortium’s (GC3) Cancer Free Georgia Steering Committee.
The abstract focuses on the work of the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium's (GC3) HPV Cancer Free Workgroup. The workgroup aims to increase HPV awareness, vaccination, and education through state-wide efforts to address rising oropharyngeal and cervical cancers in the USA and the low HPV vaccination rates in Georgia.
The workgroup organized two virtual events targeting healthcare professionals, community members, health advocates, and legislators. They recruited pharmacists and dentists to incentivize participation and offered Continuing Education (CE) credits. GC3 used polling questions during the webinars, and post-event surveys were collected to determine the impact of the events.
The results showed increased participation, high satisfaction rates, and the potential for improved health outcomes in Georgia:
· Cervical Cancer Awareness Day participants: 146
· HPV Awareness Day participants: 272
· 50% of participants were medical professionals (physicians, nurses, dentists, and pharmacists)
· Participation mapped across the state
· 61% of participants completed a post-event survey:
98% stated webinar objectives were met
100% affirmed the overall quality of webinars was very good/excellent
The GC3 HPV Cancer Free Workgroup's efforts to organize virtual events and offer CE credits led to increased HPV awareness across various healthcare disciplines. With participation increasing eightfold over prior years, there is potential for improved health outcomes for the people of Georgia.
Continued research, collaboration, and education are crucial in the fight against HPV and related diseases. The IPVC 2023 conference serves as a platform for professionals to share knowledge and ideas, ultimately contributing to the global mission of eliminating HPV-associated diseases.
· The IPVC 2023 Conference focuses on "Coming Together for HPV Elimination" and features three main tracks: Basic Science, Clinical Science, and Public Health, Epidemiology, & Implementation Science.
· The authors of the abstract presented at the conference have diverse backgrounds and expertise in HPV and cancer research.
· The Georgia Cancer Control Consortium's HPV Cancer Free Workgroup aims to increase HPV awareness, vaccination, and education through state-wide efforts to combat rising rates of oropharyngeal and cervical cancers in the USA and low HPV vaccination rates in Georgia.
· Two virtual events were organized by the workgroup, targeting healthcare professionals, community members, health advocates, and legislators, with an emphasis on recruiting pharmacists and dentists.
· Offering CE credits as incentives and using a virtual platform led to increased participation, high satisfaction rates, and the potential for improved health outcomes in Georgia.
The success of the GC3 HPV Cancer Free Workgroup demonstrates the importance of continued research, collaboration, and education in the fight against HPV and related diseases.
The 35th International Papillomavirus Conference & Basic, Clinical and Public Health Scientific Workshops is a gathering of researchers, clinicians, and health professionals to share knowledge and ideas on papillomaviruses and their associated diseases, from basic science to global health impact.
The conference will occur in Washington DC, USA, from Monday, April 17 to Friday, April 21, 2023.
The theme of the conference is "Coming Together for HPV Elimination."
The conference has three main tracks: Basic Science, Clinical Science and Public Health, Epidemiology, & Implementation Science.
The workgroup is a collaborative effort of various professionals to increase HPV awareness, vaccination, and education through state-wide efforts in Georgia.
The workgroup addresses the rising rates of oropharyngeal and cervical cancers in the USA and low HPV vaccination rates in Georgia, aiming to improve health outcomes in the state.
The workgroup organized two virtual events targeting healthcare professionals, community members, health advocates, and legislators, offering CE credits as incentives and using polling questions and post-event surveys to determine the impact.
The workgroup's efforts led to increased event participation, high satisfaction rates among attendees, and the potential for improved health outcomes in Georgia.
Amy Baldwin presented the abstract at the conference.
The significance of the workgroup's efforts in the fight against HPV and related diseases is substantial. By promoting awareness, education, and vaccination, they are helping to reduce the prevalence of HPV infections. The workgroup's efforts can decrease HPV-related cancers, such as cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, and others. Ultimately, their work improves public health, saves lives, and reduces the burden of HPV-associated diseases on the healthcare system.
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