Human Papilloma Virus
Conditions
Interventions
Health Education and HPV vaccine
No intervention
Sponsors
Joseph Ajah Efut
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Adolescent secondary school students of Cross River State aged 10 – 19 years. • Adolescent secondary school students who are willing to participate in the study. • Adolescent secondary school students who are present at the time of data collection and intervention. • Adolescent secondary school students who are resident in Cross River State irrespective of place of birth.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Adolescent secondary school students who are above 19years and less than 10years. • Adolescent secondary school students who are not resident in Cross River State. • Adolescent secondary school students who are between 10-19years but are not mentally stable. • Adolescent secondary school students who are in SS3 class will be excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| i.At least 90% of the study participants should know what HPV infection is and its risk factors. ii.At least 85% of the study participants should be able to identify signs and/or symptoms of HPV infection and its health implications. iii.At least 85% of the study participants should know about the preventive measures of HPV and have positive perception towards the uptake of the HPV vaccine. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| iv. At least 90% of the study participants should know where to access the HPV vaccine close to their residential areas. v. At least 70% of the study participants should receive at least the first dose of the HPV vaccine within two months after the health education intervention. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactBernadine Ekpenyong
Associate Professor Public Health Department University of Calabar
Outcome results
None listed