An Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Intervention to Promote Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Women

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Human Papillomavirus Infection
• Interventions: Behavioral: IMB Intervention Group; Behavioral: Attention Control

• Registration Number: NCT02464358
• Lead Sponsor: University of Connecticut

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-12
• Primary Completion: 2012-10
• Study Completion: 2013-12
• Status Verified: 2015-06
• Study First Submitted: 2015-06-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2015-06-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-06-04
• Study First Posted: 2015-06-08
• Last Update Posted: 2015-06-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

• Enrollment in a psychology course at the University of Connecticut

Exclusion Criteria

• Completion of the HPV vaccination series

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
IMB Intervention Group	IMB Intervention Group	The IMB group received an HPV Vaccination Information Statement (VIS) often given to individuals prior to vaccination. In addition, they received the following: 1. Additional educational content related to HPV, Cervical Cancer, and HPV vaccination, 2. Motivational content to help identify and problem-solve benefits and barriers to vaccination, 3. Skills-building content, including brief communication skills training and ways to access the vaccine.
Attention Control Group	Attention Control	The attention control group also received an HPV Vaccination Information Statement (VIS) often given to individuals prior to vaccination. In addition, to maintain consistency with the treatment's presentation format, participants watched a set of short video clips encompassing aspects of women's general and sexual health.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Behavioral uptake of the HPV vaccine Questionnaire	One month