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

Human Papillomavirus Infection Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Impact of an Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Based Educational Intervention to Improve Gardasil Use in a Population of Undergraduate Women

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT02464358
• Other study ID #: H11-272
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: June 3, 2015
• Last updated: June 4, 2015
• Start date: December 2011
• Est. completion date: December 2013

Study information

• Verified date: June 2015
• Source: University of Connecticut
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Institutional Review Board
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

Description:

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.

Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to a single-session intervention or attention-control arm and were assessed at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and at 1-month follow-up.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 70
• Est. completion date: December 2013
• Est. primary completion date: October 2012
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 18 Years to 26 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Enrollment in a psychology course at the University of Connecticut

Exclusion Criteria:

• Completion of the HPV vaccination series

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Subject), Primary Purpose: Prevention

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Human Papillomavirus Infection
• Papillomavirus Infections

Intervention

Behavioral:
• IMB Intervention Group
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.
• Attention Control
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.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of Connecticut

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	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	No
Primary	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	No
Primary	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	No
Secondary	Behavioral uptake of the HPV vaccine Questionnaire		One month	No