Pragmatic trial of an intervention to increase human papillomavirus vaccination in safety-net clinics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been causally linked to six cancers, and many disproportionately affect minorties. This study reports on the development and effectiveness of an intervention aimed at increasing HPV vaccine uptake among African American and Hispanic pediatric patients in safety-net clinics.

Methods

Formative research, community engagement, and theory guided development of the intervention. A clustered, non-randomized controlled pragmatic trial was conducted in four clinics providing healthcare for the underserved in Tennessee, U.S., with two intervention sites and two usual care sites. Patients aged 9-18 years (N = 408) and their mothers (N = 305) enrolled, with children clustered within families. The intervention consisted of two provider/

SUBMITTER: Sanderson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5290601 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature