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This project examines the barriers to HPV vaccine accessibility in Lawrence County, Kentucky, by analyzing income, education, communication networks, and topography. By mapping social and economic barriers, the aim is to improve vaccination rates among young adults in the area.
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Lawrence county department of health: Hpv vaccine campaign Alexandria Sehon and PilarBelendez-DeSha
Project Summary Using patient-provided home addresses, UK students are examining the relationship between income, educational attainment, communication networks, and the physical topography to assess what areas of Lawrence County are unable to receive or are unaware of the HPV vaccine.
Data Sources and Difficulties in Processing Data Sources Difficulties in Processing data • Lawrence County Health Department • U.s Census • KY Martian • Google Maps • Address Locations Match • Obtaining data from surrounding county health departments • Digital Elevation Model Data • Time restraints
Conclusion From these maps, patterns of social and economic barriers emerge, which can be used to guide and refine future decisions regarding the HPV Vaccine Campaign, with the overall end goal of reducing the infection rate of young adults in Lawrence County, Kentucky.