Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Joanne Ferrie"
Joanne Ferrie's recent research focuses on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program in schools, particularly examining the impact of consent procedures on vaccination uptake and addressing inequalities.
One study assessed how changes in consent protocols affected the rates of HPV vaccination in specific local authorities in England, highlighting important gaps and disparities in the data.
Ferrie also explored the acceptability of self-consent procedures, emphasizing the potential for enabling more young women to receive the HPV vaccine without requiring parental approval under certain legal conditions.