Table 2.

Self-perceived roles in HPV cancer prevention.

Community health workers	Healthcare providers
Educate—first self, then community	Educate—first self, then healthcare workers, then community
Education strategy: (a) debunk myths, (b) clarify misinformation, (c) “spread fear” about consequences of HPV (to motivate parents to vaccinate their children)	Education strategy: (a) build rapport with patients, (b) create friendly, caring clinical environment (to encourage patients to ask questions and be open to communication about HPV and sexual health)
No mention of recommending HPV vaccine	Make “strong recommendations” to get the HPV vaccine