Human Papillomavirus Infection
Conditions
Keywords
HPV
Brief summary
HPV infections are prominent among college-aged women. Although HPV vaccines decrease women's risk for cervical cancer, vaccination rates remain inadequate. This study explored the utility of an Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills intervention in promoting HPV vaccination knowledge, motivation, and behavioral skills among college aged women.
Detailed description
HPV infections are prominent among college-aged women. Although HPV vaccines decrease women's risk for cervical cancer, vaccination rates remain inadequate. This study explored the utility of an Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills intervention in promoting HPV vaccination knowledge, motivation, and behavioral skills among college aged women. Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to a single-session intervention or attention-control arm and were assessed at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and at 1-month follow-up.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALIMB Intervention Group
Participants in the IMB group received information specific to HPV, cervical cancer, and the HPV vaccine. This information was delivered in a group setting, and it was delivered via a PowerPoint presentation that included short video clips.
BEHAVIORALAttention Control
Participants in the attention control arm watched a PowerPoint that contained a series of short video clips encompassing aspects of women's general and sexual health. This was also conducted in a group setting.
Sponsors
University of Connecticut
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 26 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Enrollment in a psychology course at the University of Connecticut
Exclusion criteria
* Completion of the HPV vaccination series
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HPV, Cervical Cancer, and HPV Vaccine Knowledge Questionnaire | One month | Consistent with studies based on the IMB model,, participants were assessed on their level of knowledge regarding information about HPV, the HPV vaccine, and cervical cancer. |
| Vaccination Motivation Questionnaire | One month | Consistent with studies based on the IMB model, motivation to get vaccinated was assessed through five questionnaires to measure different aspects of motivation: perceived motivation, attitudes related to getting vaccinated, perceived social norms to getting vaccinated, behavioral intentions, and perceived risk for HPV/cervical cancer. |
| Behavioral Skills Questionnaire | One Month | Consistent with studies based on the IMB model, participants' belief and confidence in their ability to get vaccinated were assessed with questions adapted from these studies. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Behavioral uptake of the HPV vaccine Questionnaire | One month |
Outcome results
None listed