User Engagement on a Novel Educational Health Intervention Aimed at Increasing HPV Vaccine Uptake in Hong Kong : a Qualitative Study

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HPV vaccine uptake rates are suboptimal in Hong Kong. A multi-disciplinary school-based HPV health-promotion programme (MDL-SHPVP) aimed at raising HPV knowledge levels and increasing vaccine uptake has therefore been developed to address vaccine hesitancy. This qualitative study was conducted to collect user feedback and identify the strengths and limitations of the educational resources developed for the programme among key vaccination stakeholders including adolescent girls and their mothers. Twenty-six participants including eight mother-daughter dyads, four teachers, three social workers, two school principals and one school nurse were recruited. To cater to the diverse audience, ten educational videos, three animations, a digital game and one booklet were developed for the programme and distributed to the participants for viewing. Semi-structured interviews were then conducted to collect feedback on the acceptability and effectiveness of the resources. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and resulting data were thematically analysed. Three themes and six sub-themes emerged. The educational materials were well-received and effective in raising HPV-knowledge levels, generating confidence in vaccine safety and effectiveness, and boosting vaccination intention. Some doubts regarding vaccine necessity remained, and recommendations for improving resource presentation and accessibility were provided. Our findings suggest that the MDL-SHPVP has the potential to boost HPV vaccine uptake. Future studies may explore educational interventions which target to increase not only HPV vaccination intention but also the sense of urgency so as to encourage timely vaccination for adolescents at the ideal age. Study findings may also provide directions for the development of future health education interventions.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:38

Enthalten in:

Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education - 38(2023), 3 vom: 15. Juni, Seite 772-780

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Chau, Janita Pak Chun [VerfasserIn]
Lo, Suzanne Hoi Shan [VerfasserIn]
Butt, Laveeza [VerfasserIn]
Lee, Vivian Wing Yan [VerfasserIn]
Lui, Grace Chung Yan [VerfasserIn]
Lau, Alexander Yuk Lun [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Adolescents
HPV vaccine
Human papillomavirus
Journal Article
Papillomavirus Vaccines
Qualitative
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Vaccine hesitancy

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Date Completed 05.06.2023

Date Revised 15.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s13187-022-02183-7

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM343136848