Improving HPV vaccine communication and uptake through provider training

IMPACT Project 1 – The impact of standing orders support on HPV vaccine communication and uptake

NIH-funded research Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-10926958

This study is all about helping kids get the HPV vaccine by training doctors and nurses to talk to parents in a friendly way about the vaccine and make the process easier for everyone involved.

Quick facts

Grant typeP01 program project
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniv of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Chapel Hill, United States)
Project IDNIH-10926958 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on increasing the uptake of the HPV vaccine among children by training healthcare providers to use effective communication strategies. The training, known as Announcement Approach Training (AAT), teaches providers to confidently recommend the vaccine while addressing any concerns parents may have. The project also aims to enhance the role of the entire primary care team, including nurses and medical assistants, by implementing standing orders that streamline the vaccination process. By conducting interviews and surveys, the research seeks to understand and improve the involvement of healthcare teams in promoting HPV vaccination.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who are due for HPV vaccination.

Not a fit: Patients who are already vaccinated against HPV or those outside the targeted age range may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to higher HPV vaccination rates, ultimately reducing the incidence of HPV-related cancers.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that effective provider communication can significantly improve vaccination rates, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

Chapel Hill, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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