SEARCH Study: Text Messages and Automated Phone Reminders for HPV Vaccination in Uganda: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is currently the leading female cancer in Uganda. Most women are diagnosed with late-stage disease. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is the single most important primary preventive measure. While research regarding text message vaccine reminder use is strong in the United States, their use has not yet been demonstrated in a preteen and adolescent population in subSaharan Africa or other low- and middle-income countries.

Objective

The objective of this pilot randomized controlled trial was to assess the impact of vaccine reminders with embedded interactive educational information on timeliness of HPV vaccination in Kampala, Uganda.

Methods

In this randomized controlled trial conducted in 2022, caregivers of adolescents needing a first o

SUBMITTER: Kitaka SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12068829 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature