Development of a theory-based HPV vaccine promotion comic book for East African adolescents in the US.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake is low among East African adolescents in the US. Adolescents' preferences influence HPV vaccine decisions, yet few interventions exist that address East African adolescents' beliefs about HPV vaccines. We describe a multi-step process on how to create a theory-based comic book by integrating empirical findings, theory and focus group data from East African parents in the US.

Methods

Our multi-methods process included conducting focus groups with Somali, Ethiopian, and Eritrean mothers (n = 30) to understand mothers and adolescents socio-cultural beliefs and information needs about the HPV vaccine, creating comic book messages integrating the focus group findings, and assessing the acceptability of the finalized comic book

SUBMITTER: Celentano I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8201717 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature