This proposed study aims to conduct timely research that promotes vaccine confidence andvaccination of one strongly recommended vaccine with suboptimal uptake rates: Humanpapillomavirus (HPV) in vulnerable and underserved youth aged 11-14.
The study objectives are:
Objective 1: Assess feasibility (participation rate, retention, involvement,
satisfaction) of one game-based interventions targeting HPV vaccination.
Objective 2: Conduct a pilot RCT with three conditions (Arm 1: HPV game-based
intervention; Arm 2: usual care). The investigators will explore patterns of pre- to
post-intervention change in theoretical mediators and vaccine intent, and explore levels
of vaccine intent and uptake in 90 parent-child dyads of unvaccinated youth aged 11-14.
Behavioral: vaccination game
A health game to promote HPV vaccination among youth
Inclusion Criteria:
- Child sample: (1) 11-14 years old, (2) speaks and reads English, (3) has never
received any doses of the HPV vaccine, (4) is not currently enrolled in another
project that involves HPV-related education, and (5) agrees and provides assent to
participate in research activities.
- Parent sample: (1) parent or legal guardian of the participating child, (2) speak
and read English, (3) own a smartphone, (4) agree to receive email and text
messages, (5) is not currently enrolled in another project that involves HPV-related
education, and (6) agree and provide consent to participate in research activities.
Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who do not meet inclusion criteria or refuse to provide
consent/assent.
Community
Chandler 5289282, Arizona 5551752, United States
Investigator: ANGELA CHEN
Contact: (480) 253-9098
Healthandgame@gmail.com
ANGELA CHEN, PhD
(517) 884-4645
VaccineHealthGame@msu.edu
Nouran Ghonaim, BS
(517) 884-4645
VaccineHealthGame@msu.edu
ANGELA C CHEN, PhD, Principal Investigator
Michigan State University