MedPath

Perception, Awareness, and Acceptance of Human Papillomavirus Disease and Vaccine Among Parents of Boys Aged 9 to 18 Years

Completed
Conditions
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Interventions
Other: Survey
Registration Number
NCT01197079
Lead Sponsor
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Brief Summary

The objectives of this study are:

1. to determine the degree of understanding and perceived risks for human papillomavirus (HPV) disease, to examine and assess attitudes for personal use of HPV vaccine and identify potential barriers to HPV vaccine access and utilization in a population of young men who have sex with men (MSM) (under 26 years of age)and in parents of boys aged 9 to 18 years

2. to determine HPV vaccine acceptance and predictors of acceptance in a population of young MSM and in patients of boys ages 9 to 18 years

3. to develop strategies to overcome potential barriers to vaccination and improve vaccine access and utilization via development of targeted educational initiatives.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
500
Inclusion Criteria
  • MSM group - under age 26 years
  • Parent group - parent of boy(s) ages 9 to 18 years
Exclusion Criteria
  • MSM group - previous receipt of HPV vaccine
  • Parent group - previous receipt of HPV vaccine by male child

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
MSMSurveyYoung men (under 26 years of age) who have sex with men
ParentsSurveyParents of Boys aged 9 to 18 years
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (6)

Pediatric Private practice

🇺🇸

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Children's Memorial Hospital Uptown Clinic

🇺🇸

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Pediatric Private Practice

🇺🇸

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Erie Family Health Clinic

🇺🇸

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Howard Brown Health Center

🇺🇸

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Private pediatric practice

🇺🇸

Evanston, Illinois, United States

© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath