Human Papilloma Viruses (HPV) Vaccine Adherence Community Clinic Study
- Conditions
- Patient Compliance
- Interventions
- Behavioral: HPV Vaccine Electronic Reminders
- Registration Number
- NCT01908517
- Lead Sponsor
- East Carolina University
- Brief Summary
There has been very limited research that has looked at electronic reminders (text messages) and its effectiveness in adherence to vaccination among low-income minority populations. Results have shown that text messages, among low-income parents and adolescents who were identified as having a cellphone, is an effective strategy to increase the likelihood of adolescent vaccination adherence. Hard copy and electronic messaging reminders have also been proven to be effective when coupled with other prevention strategies for immunizations for influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia and screening for colon, breast, and cervical cancer in adults. Additionally, Merck and Co. recommend electronic reminders in their patient compliance program as a key strategy for adherence. To our knowledge, this community-based pilot intervention study will be the first to assess electronic reminders and HPV vaccine initiation and adherence among rural uninsured and Medicaid populations. The investigators hypothesize that adolescent whose parents who receive the intervention will be more likely to initiate HPV vaccination and be compliant at 3 months and at 7 months as compared to the control group.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 522
- Parent/Caretaker has Medicaid or is Uninsured
- Parent/Caretaker has a child between 11- 18 y/o
- Parent/Caretaker should be able to read English or Spanish
- Parent/Caretaker should have a phone and/or email address to provide for the study
- Parents who have children younger than 11 or older than 18 years of age
- Parents who are not currently uninsured or enrolled in Medicaid/Medicare.
- Parent/Caretaker's child who received the 1st dose of HPV vaccine before enrolling in study
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description HPV Vaccine Electronic Reminders HPV Vaccine Electronic Reminders Parents in the intervention group will receive 1 electronic message per month in addition to the baseline and final assessments which equates to 8 contacts over a 7 month period. Specifically, intervention group participants will receive 4 education messages, 2 reminder/education messages, as well as 1 baseline and 1 final assessment survey.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Vaccine Adherence, as measure by receiving the 3 recommended doses withing a 6 month time period. 7 months after initial HPV Vaccince shot Vaccine adherence will be measured using the CDC's guidelines which state that the second dose be given one to two months after the first, and the third dose be given six months after the first dose.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method HPV Knowledge, as measured by a 20% increase in knowledge about HPV and HPV vaccine among the intervention group. 7 months after the first initial HPV vaccine shot Parents in the intervention group will receive 4 tailored education messages and 2 tailored reminder/education messages within the 6 month window period for the recommended HPV vaccine adherence guidelines. In order to assess a 20% increase in knowledge about HPV and the HPV vaccine, parents will take a baseline assessment survey and then a final assessment survey at the 7-month point once the vaccine series is completed.
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
East Carolina University's General Pediatric Outpatient Clinic
🇺🇸Greenville, North Carolina, United States
Kate B. Reynolds Medical Center
🇺🇸Snow Hill, North Carolina, United States