A Learning Health System Approach to Increasing Human Papillomavirus Immunizations Among Young Adults.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION Immunization rates against the human papillomavirus (HPV) remain suboptimal in the young adult population. Little is known about the most effective means for encouraging vaccination in this population. METHODS The authors conducted a clinical trial of 3 methods to encourage HPV vaccination in a large Northern California integrated Health Plan. Young adults aged 18-26 with evidence of insufficient HPV vaccination were sent a bulk secure message from the Health Plan (standard outreach); those who did not respond were randomized to no further outreach, a second, personalized secure message from a specific practitioner, or a letter mailed to their home. The primary outcome was receipt of at least 1 HPV vaccine within 3 months following the initial bulk secure message. RESULTS In t

SUBMITTER: Khan AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10266845 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature