Communication Strategies for HPV Vaccination

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen byNoel T Brewer, PhD

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This trial will compare two ways to improve communication about HPV vaccination in primary care. The research team will work with primary care clinics. Some clinics will receive communication training from an outside expert. Other clinics will receive the same training from a vaccine champion from their healthcare system.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for primary care clinics that serve children aged 9-12, specializing in pediatrics or family medicine. Clinics will be enrolled and their staff trained to communicate about HPV vaccination; however, children won't be directly involved.

Inclusion Criteria

Clinics that specialize in pediatrics or family medicine

I am between 9 and 12 years old.

My clinic offers primary care to children aged 9-12.

+1 more

Exclusion Criteria

I am not between 9 and 12 years old.

Children not attributed to a participating clinic at 12-month follow-up

Clinics with a specialty other than pediatrics or family medicine

+2 more

Participant Groups

The study compares two training methods aimed at improving HPV vaccine discussions: one delivered by an external expert and the other by a 'vaccine champion' from within the healthcare system itself.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Traditional AATExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Staff in clinics randomized to this arm will also receive Announcement Approach Training (AAT). The training will be organized and delivered by outside experts.

Group II: Champion AATExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Staff in clinics randomized to this arm will receive an intervention called Announcement Approach Training (AAT). This training is designed to improve communication about HPV vaccination. The training will be organized and delivered by vaccine champions from participating healthcare systems.