Culturally Targeted Messaging for HPV Vaccination
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores whether messages tailored to African American cultural experiences can encourage parents to vaccinate their daughters against HPV, a virus linked to certain cancers. Participants will receive either culturally specific messages, general education, or no messages at all, to determine which approach best motivates vaccination. It is ideal for African American or White parents with daughters aged 8-17 who have not yet started the HPV vaccine series. As an unphased study, this trial offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research that could enhance public health messaging and increase vaccination rates.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that culturally targeted messaging is safe for increasing HPV vaccination intentions?
Research has shown that the HPV vaccine is generally safe. The FDA approved it to prevent infections from the human papillomavirus, which can lead to certain types of cancer. This approval rests on strong evidence supporting its safety.
Most recipients of the HPV vaccine experience only mild side effects, such as soreness at the injection site, a mild fever, or a headache. Serious side effects are rare. The vaccine is recommended for preteens but is also available for older teens and adults up to age 45.
This trial does not test the vaccine itself. Instead, it examines how different messages might influence the decision to get vaccinated. The researchers are studying how both culturally specific messages and general information affect African American parents' decisions to vaccinate their daughters.
Overall, the HPV vaccine is well-tolerated and has a good safety record. Those with concerns about the vaccine should consult a healthcare provider for more detailed information based on personal health needs.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about this trial because it explores how culturally targeted messaging can influence HPV vaccination rates among different groups. Unlike standard information campaigns that use general messaging, this trial tailors its approach specifically for African American communities, potentially making the message more relatable and impactful. By comparing culturally targeted messages to both general education and no messaging at all, researchers hope to uncover effective strategies to increase vaccination rates and protect more people from HPV-related diseases.
What evidence suggests that culturally targeted messaging is effective for increasing HPV vaccination intentions?
Research shows that messages tailored for different cultural groups can significantly influence the acceptance of the HPV vaccine. In this trial, one arm will deliver culturally targeted messaging about the HPV vaccine specifically for African American parents. Previous studies have found that health messages tailored for African American parents were more effective than general information or no information at all. Another study observed that Black Americans were more willing to vaccinate when they received culturally relevant information. Additionally, a campaign on Facebook positively impacted HPV vaccination rates. These findings suggest that culturally targeted messages can encourage African American parents to vaccinate their daughters against HPV.25678
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Black/African American or White/Caucasian parents with at least one daughter aged 8-17 who isn't pregnant and hasn't received the HPV vaccine. It aims to see if certain health messages increase their willingness to vaccinate their daughters against HPV.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants view culturally targeted messages, education-only messages, or no messages about the HPV vaccine
Follow-up
Participants report their intentions to vaccinate their daughter against HPV immediately after messaging and 6 months later
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- HPV Vaccine
Trial Overview
The study tests whether culturally targeted health messages about the HPV vaccine are more effective than general educational messages or no messaging at all in increasing parents' intentions to initiate vaccination for their daughters.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Culturally targeted messaging about the HPV vaccine for African American parents
African American participants receive no messaging about the HPV vaccine
White participants receive general, education-only messaging about the HPV vaccine.
African American participants receive general, education-only messaging about the HPV vaccine.
White participants receive no messaging about the HPV vaccine
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Michigan State University
Lead Sponsor
Citations
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An experimental study of the effects of messaging ...
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The Impact of a Human Papillomavirus Facebook-Based ...
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Factors associated with HPV vaccine acceptability and ...
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Social networks for HPV vaccine advice among African ...
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HPV vaccine use among African American girls
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Effects of Message Framing on Human Papillomavirus ...
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