HPV Vaccines, Immunization Program, School Health Services
Conditions
Brief summary
The study will evaluate a health services intervention to increase uptake of adolescent vaccines (HPV, Tdap, meningococcal conjugate, and influenza) among students enrolled in five school health centers by improving the consent process for parents.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALModified Vaccine Consent Form
Packet of written immunization materials for parents and students which includes the following: 1. Cover letter 2. Vaccine promotional flyer 3. Vaccine information sheets (one for adolescent vaccination and one for other vaccination) 4. Improved consent form 5. Note advertising a lottery for free movie tickets for returning the consent form 6. Self-addressed stamped envelope
Sponsors
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* All students enrolled at target schools
Exclusion criteria
* N/A
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change from Baseline In The Number of Adolescent Vaccines | 4 months post intervention | Change in vaccination rates for HPV, Tdap, meningococcal conjugate and influenza between Fall 2011 (baseline) and Fall 2012. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Returned Consent Forms Authorizing Vaccination | 4 months post intervention | Number of signed and returned consent forms for adolescent vaccines HPV, Tdap, meningococcal conjugate and influenza in the intervention arm. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed