Increasing HPV vaccinations and wellness in school health centers
Official title: Multilevel Peer-to-Peer Education Program to Increase HPV Vaccinations and Wellness in School Based Health Centers (PEER)
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-10979671 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping teenagers get their HPV vaccinations by using a friendly peer education program in schools, especially for those who might not have easy access to healthcare, so they can feel supported and encouraged to stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 28, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $807,364 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MD019038-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10979671 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 0-21 who are medically underserved and have access to school-based health centers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the age range of 0-21 or those who are not accessing school-based health centers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the uptake of HPV vaccinations among adolescents by implementing a peer-to-peer education program in school-based health centers (SBHCs). It focuses on medically underserved youth, utilizing tailored messaging and collaborative interventions to improve access to healthcare services. The program will engage students, parents, and healthcare providers to create a supportive environment that encourages vaccination and healthy behaviors. By analyzing the effectiveness of these interventions, the research seeks to identify the best strategies for increasing vaccination rates among adolescents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase HPV vaccination rates among adolescents, reducing the incidence of HPV-related cancers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that peer-to-peer education can effectively increase health service utilization and vaccination rates, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Petrik, Amanda F. — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Petrik, Amanda F.
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.