Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Conditions
Keywords
vaccine
Brief summary
This study will assess the usefulness of parent-targeted strategies in improving care seeking among parents of 11-12 year old adolescents. Specifically, the study team will focus on reminders (postcard or text message) and motivational interviewing to improve adolescent vaccination.
Detailed description
Despite the impressive cancer preventing potential of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, HPV vaccine coverage rates in the United States remain substantially lower than other vaccines and Healthy People 2020 targets. HPV vaccine initiation can be improved through targeted reminders that motivate parents. Our long-term goal is to maximize HPV vaccination rates among girls and boys within the United States using efficient and sustainable strategies. The objective of this protocol is to evaluate the usefulness of a tiered strategy of a parent-targeted strategies in improving care seeking and receptiveness to vaccine recommendations. Strategies include HPV vaccine reminders via postcard or text message and phone-based Motivational Interview sessions. The central hypothesis is addressing key health beliefs (e.g., perceived benefits and barriers) will increase parental acceptance and, thus, HPV vaccine initiation.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALText Message
Vaccine reminder notification sent via text
BEHAVIORALPostCard
Vaccine reminder notification sent via standard mail
BEHAVIORALStandard of Care
No additional information given to parents
BEHAVIORALMotivational Interview
Phone-based semi-guided discussion with parents who had not yet agreed to vaccination after reminders sent
Sponsors
University of Florida
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Caregiver)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Parents of 11-12 year olds who attend the Schiebler CMS clinic at University of Florida in the previous year
Exclusion criteria
* Unable to meet inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of Patients with deliverable text messages | up to 2 weeks | Percentage of Patients with deliverable text messages |
| Percentage of phone calls where interviewer is adherent to MI | During phone interview | Adherence to MI |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of adolescent who get one dose of the HPV vaccine | Six months | HPV vaccine initiation (1 dose) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed