This proposed study aims to conduct timely research that promotes vaccine confidence andvaccination of two strongly recommended vaccines with suboptimal uptake rates: Humanpapillomavirus (HPV) and COVID-19 in vulnerable and underserved youth aged 11-14.
The study objectives are:
Objective 1: Assess feasibility (participation rate, retention, involvement,
satisfaction) of two game-based interventions targeting HPV and COVID-19 vaccination.
Objective 2: Conduct a pilot RCT with three conditions (Arm 1: HPV game-based
intervention; Arm 2: COVID-19 game-based intervention; Arm 3: 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 games
Brief health games to promote two different vaccines among youth
Inclusion Criteria:
- Child sample: Individuals who (1) are aged 11-14 years, (2) have not received the
1st dose of HPV or COVID-19 vaccine, (3) can speak and read English, and (4) when
approached, both parent and the child indicate that they do not plan or cannot
decide whether the child will receive the HPV or COVID-19 vaccine.
- Parent sample: Individuals who (1) are the parent/caregiver of the participating
child, (2) agree to participate in the research activities. If more than one child
in the same family is eligible for the study, the oldest one who has not received
the HPV or COVID-19 vaccination will be recruited.
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
480) 253-9098
Healthandgame@gmail.com
Lihong Ou, MS
480) 253-9098
Healthandgame@gmail.com
ANGELA CHEN, PhD, Principal Investigator
Michigan State University