Increasing HPV vaccination rates through community nurse-led education
The Community Nurse as a Public Health Determinant: a Quasi-experimental and Interventional Study of Promotion of Papillomavirus Vaccination in the School Population
This study is testing whether community nurses can help increase HPV vaccination rates among kids aged 11-13 and their parents by providing online education about the vaccine.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 800 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Bari Aldo Moro Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bari, Puglia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05485441 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance HPV vaccination rates by implementing a digital educational intervention led by community nurses in secondary schools. The study will involve a multidisciplinary healthcare team targeting adolescents aged 11-13 and their parents, utilizing questionnaires to assess vaccination status and knowledge. Following the analysis of responses, an educational intervention will be conducted through e-learning, focusing on increasing knowledge, self-efficacy, and ultimately vaccination uptake. The study will also evaluate parents' attitudes towards vaccination before and after the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 11-13 years and their parents who are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients who do not agree to participate or do not provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase HPV vaccination rates among adolescents, improving public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, there have been no prior interventional studies specifically targeting HPV vaccination rates through digital education involving community nurses.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Students aged 11- 13 years and their parents. * Students with disabilities, with visual and hearing impairment, with the suppor of their support teacher. Exclusion Criteria: * Students and/or parents who do not agree to participate * Students and/or parents who do not provide informed consent * Students and/or parents who do not provide a telephone number and e-mail address to be contacted
Where this trial is running
Bari, Puglia
- University Aldo Moro of Bari — Bari, Puglia, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Giancarlo Cicolini — Researcher
- Study coordinator: Pasquale Stefanizzi
- Email: pasquale.stefanizzi@uniba.it
- Phone: +390805592055
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.