Improving communication about HPV vaccination in different communities
IMPACT Project 4 – Budget impact, cost-effectiveness, and population outcomes of interventions to improve HPV vaccine communication and uptake in rural and nonrural communities
This study is looking at how to improve communication about the HPV vaccine to help more people in rural areas get vaccinated, and it involves talking to healthcare providers to find out what works best.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10926965 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing communication strategies to increase HPV vaccination rates, particularly in rural areas where coverage is low. The project aims to understand the differences in healthcare settings between rural and nonrural areas that affect the implementation of these communication strategies. By conducting interviews and surveys with healthcare providers and decision-makers, the research will evaluate the cost-effectiveness and health impacts of various HPV vaccination interventions. The goal is to provide actionable insights for healthcare systems to improve vaccination uptake.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in rural or nonrural communities who are eligible for HPV vaccination.
Not a fit: Patients who are already vaccinated against HPV or those who do not have access to vaccination services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased HPV vaccination rates, reducing the incidence of HPV-related cancers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted communication strategies can effectively improve vaccination rates, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ozawa, Sachiko — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Ozawa, Sachiko
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.