HPV-Related Cervical Carcinoma
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of targeted educational interventions in increasing the acceptability and knowledge of the HPV vaccine among females ages 12 through 26. Subjects will be randomized to one of three study arms (no intervention, viewing an educational video or reading an educational handout) and then a questionnaire will be administered to assess knowledge and acceptability of the HPV vaccine. Subject charts will be reviewed to assess for initiation of the HPV vaccine.
Interventions
OTHEREducational video
Approximately 7 minute video on the HPV vaccine
OTHEREducational handout
One page handout on the HPV vaccine
OTHERControl
Control
Sponsors
University of Pennsylvania
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
12 Years to 26 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Females ages greater than or equal to 12 years and less than or equal to 26 years 2. Presenting to a gynecology clinic for a routine or problem visit 3. Ability to read and write
Exclusion criteria
1. Women ages less than or greater than 12 years or greater than 26 years 2. Women with known cervical cancer 3. Known pregnancy 4. Prior initiation or completion of the HPV vaccine series
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HPV vaccine acceptability | Up to 6 months | Subject reported willingness to accept the HPV vaccination, as assessed through agreement or disagreement to the statement I would be willing to accept the HPV vaccine today. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HPV vaccine knowledge | Up to 6 months | Subject knowledge of the HPV vaccine and its associated risks and benefits, as assessed through a survey. Subjects are asked to answer 7 questions and total knowledge score is calculated by an unweighted sum of correct answers. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed