Understanding college health providers' views on the HPV vaccine
Official title: College Health Provider Attitudes and Practices Regarding HPV Vaccine
Funded at University of Rhode Island · NIH-10986181 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how college health providers view and promote the HPV vaccine for students, aiming to find out what challenges they face in getting more students vaccinated, so we can help increase vaccination rates among young adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kingston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $51,227 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HS029605-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10986181 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are college students who have not yet completed their HPV vaccination series.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have already completed the HPV vaccination series or are outside the recommended age range for vaccination may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how college health providers perceive and implement the HPV vaccine among students. It aims to identify barriers to vaccination and assess the practices of health centers in promoting HPV vaccination. By gathering insights from health providers, the study seeks to enhance vaccination rates among college students, who are at a critical age for receiving the vaccine. The research will involve surveys and interviews with health providers to understand their attitudes and practices regarding HPV vaccination.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HPV vaccination rates among college students, reducing the risk of HPV-related cancers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions in college health settings can successfully increase vaccination rates, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liebermann, Erica J — University of Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Liebermann, Erica J
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.