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

NCT02464358 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: H11-272
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 70
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

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.

Conditions

Human Papillomavirus Infection

Keywords

HPV

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• HPV, Cervical Cancer, and HPV Vaccine Knowledge Questionnaire

  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.

  One month

• Vaccination Motivation Questionnaire

  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.

  One month

• Behavioral Skills Questionnaire

  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.

  One Month

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Behavioral uptake of the HPV vaccine Questionnaire

  One month

Study Arms (2)

IMB Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

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.

Behavioral: IMB Intervention Group

Attention Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

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.

Behavioral: Attention Control

Interventions

IMB Intervention Group BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the IMB group received information specific to HPV, cervical cancer, and the HPV vaccine. This information was delivered in a group setting, and it was delivered via a PowerPoint presentation that included short video clips.

Also known as: IMB Based Educational Program

IMB Intervention Group

Attention Control BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the attention control arm watched a PowerPoint that contained a series of short video clips encompassing aspects of women's general and sexual health. This was also conducted in a group setting.

Attention Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 26 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Enrollment in a psychology course at the University of Connecticut

You may not qualify if:

• Completion of the HPV vaccination series

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Connecticut: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Papillomavirus Infections

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Communicable Diseases; Infections; DNA Virus Infections; Virus Diseases; Tumor Virus Infections; Genital Diseases; Urogenital Diseases; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Dean G Cruess, Ph.D.

  University of Connecticut

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Giselle K Perez, Ph.D.

  Massachusetts General Hospital

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 3, 2015
• First Posted: June 8, 2015
• Study Start: December 1, 2011
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2012
• Study Completion: December 1, 2013
• Last Updated: June 8, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-06