HPV Vaccination Acceptance/Intention, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
Conditions
Keywords
HPV, HPV vaccination, HPV vaccine acceptance, preventive health behavior, health education
Brief summary
Detailed Description Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the leading causes of cervical cancer and can be prevented by vaccination. However, HPV vaccination rates among young women are low, largely due to insufficient knowledge and misconceptions about HPV and the vaccine. Therefore, an effective educational program may improve both knowledge and vaccination intention. The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the effect of delivering HPV education through different methods (asynchronous online education delivered via a pre-recorded video and face-to-face education) on HPV knowledge level and HPV vaccination intention among women aged 18-24 years. The study will be conducted with women aged 18-24 years registered at Family Health Centers in the Afşin district of Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned into three groups: the video-based education group, the face-to-face education group, and the control group. Data will be collected using the Participant Information Form, HPV Knowledge Scale, and HPV Vaccination Attitude and Intention Form. Measurements will be performed at three time points: before the education (pre-test), immediately after the education (post-test), and one month after the education (follow-up test). The video-based education group will receive the education via a pre-recorded online video, while the face-to-face group will receive the same content in person at the Family Health Center. No education will be provided to the control group; only measurements will be obtained. Research Questions Does HPV education delivered through different methods increase HPV knowledge levels among young women? Does HPV education increase HPV vaccination intention compared with the control group? Is face-to-face education more effective than video-based education in increasing vaccination intention? Are the improvements in knowledge and vaccination intention sustained one month after the education?
Detailed description
This study is a randomized controlled intervention designed to evaluate the effects of different educational methods on HPV and HPV vaccination knowledge level and vaccination intention among young women aged 18-24 living in the Afşin district of Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye. Participants will be randomly assigned into three groups: control group, video-based education group, and face-to-face education group. At the beginning of the study, a pre-test will be administered to determine participants' baseline HPV and HPV vaccine knowledge and vaccination intention. Educational interventions prepared in accordance with national health guidelines will be delivered to the intervention groups, while no training will be provided to the control group. Immediately after the education sessions, a post-test will be applied to assess short-term effects, and a follow-up assessment one month later will evaluate the persistence of the effect. Data will be collected at three time points using an introductory information form, the HPV Knowledge Scale, and the HPV Vaccination Attitude and Intention Form. The findings will be used to compare the effectiveness of different educational methods on HPV knowledge level and vaccination intention.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALVideo-Based HPV Education
A structured educational video providing information about HPV infection, transmission, prevention, and HPV vaccination.
BEHAVIORALFace-to-Face HPV Education
A structured face-to-face educational session conducted by the researcher covering HPV infection, transmission, prevention, and HPV vaccination.
Sponsors
Emel GÜÇLÜ CİHAN
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Masking description
Masking was not possible due to the nature of the intervention; this is an open-label study.
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three parallel groups: a control group, a video-based education group, or a face-to-face education group. Each participant will remain in the assigned group throughout the study, and outcomes will be compared between groups across three measurement time points (baseline, immediately after the intervention, and one-month follow-up).
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 24 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Participants must meet all of the following criteria to be included in the study: Aged 18-24 years, Residing in Afşin district, Kahramanmaraş province, Willing to voluntarily participate in the study, Literate and able to understand survey questions in Turkish, Have not previously received the HPV vaccine, Agree to be available throughout the study period (pre-test, post-education test, and 1-month follow-up test), Young women without physical or cognitive impairments or serious health problems that would prevent participation in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following conditions: Under 18 or over 24 years of age, Have received the HPV vaccine or started the vaccine series, Have been diagnosed with HPV infection, Unable to attend the educational sessions or complete all stages of data collection (pre-test, post-education test, 1-month follow-up test), Illiterate or unable to understand the study forms in Turkish, Withdraw from the study or indicate unwillingness to continue participation, Have serious hearing, vision, or cognitive impairments that would prevent meaningful engagement in the educational sessions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HPV Knowledge and Vaccination Intention - Pre-Test | Before education | Young women who consent to participate in the study will complete the Participant Information Form and the HPV Knowledge and Vaccination Intention Scale before receiving any education. This stage aims to determine participants' baseline knowledge and intention to vaccinate. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HPV Knowledge and Vaccination Intention - Post-Education Test | Immediately after education | Immediately after the intervention, the experimental groups will receive the designated educational methods (video-based education and face-to-face education), and the same scales will be re-administered. This measurement is intended to evaluate the short-term effect of the education. The control group will not receive any education at this stage, only the assessments will be conducted. |
| HPV Knowledge and Vaccination Intention - 1-Month Follow-Up Test | : 1 month after education | One month after the educational intervention, all groups will complete the same scales again to assess the persistence of changes in knowledge and vaccination intention. This measurement evaluates the sustained effect of the educational interventions. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed