Improving HPV vaccination rates in rural areas
PREVENT - Practice-based Approaches to Promote HPV Vaccination
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · NIH-11077789
This study is all about helping teenagers in rural areas get the HPV vaccine by finding out what stops them from getting it and coming up with better ways to talk to them and their parents about why it's important.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11077789 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on increasing the uptake of HPV vaccinations among adolescents, particularly in rural areas where vaccination rates are significantly lower. It aims to identify and address barriers that prevent rural adolescents from receiving the HPV vaccine, such as limited access to healthcare providers and lack of reminders. The study will adapt communication strategies to effectively engage both adolescents and their caregivers about the importance of vaccination. By implementing systematic methods to track eligible patients, the research seeks to enhance outreach efforts and improve vaccination rates.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 0-11 years living in rural areas who are eligible for the HPV vaccination.
Not a fit: Patients who live in urban areas or those who are already up-to-date with their HPV vaccinations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to higher HPV vaccination rates, reducing the incidence of HPV-related cancers among adolescents in rural communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted communication and outreach strategies can effectively improve vaccination rates in urban settings, but this approach is novel in rural contexts.
Where this research is happening
SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH — SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KEPKA, DEANNA LEE — UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
- Study coordinator: KEPKA, DEANNA LEE
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.
Conditions: Anogenital cancer