Reducing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Hispanic parents
Reducing Vaccine Hesitancy Among Hispanic Parents of COVID-19 Vaccine-Eligible Children
This study is trying to see if sharing relatable stories can help Hispanic parents feel more comfortable about getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Arizona State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| Trial ID | NCT06036134 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to address the lower COVID-19 vaccination rates among Hispanic children by targeting parental vaccine hesitancy. The study employs a community-based approach using digital storytelling, which involves sharing culturally-relevant narratives to persuade Hispanic parents about the importance of vaccinating their children. Participants will complete baseline surveys and engage with the digital storytelling intervention, while an information control group will also be monitored. The goal is to identify effective narratives that resonate with hesitant parents and evaluate the impact of these stories on vaccination uptake.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Hispanic parents or legal guardians of children under 18 who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Hispanic or whose children are already vaccinated against COVID-19 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among Hispanic children, improving public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While narrative-based interventions have been effective in other health behavior contexts, this specific approach using digital storytelling for vaccine hesitancy among Hispanic parents is novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * self-identifies as Hispanic * is a biological parent or a legal guardian of at least one child under 18 years old * their child(ren) are not vaccinated against up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccine doses * agrees to send and receive a text message and submit a photo of their child's immunization record for T3 data collection. Exclusion Criteria: * individuals who do not meet inclusion criteria or are unable/ unwilling to provide consent.
Where this trial is running
Phoenix, Arizona
- Arizona State University — Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alexis Koskan, Ph.D — Arizona State University
- Study coordinator: Alexis Koskan, Ph.D
- Email: Alexis.Koskan@asu.edu
- Phone: 602-496-6789
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.