Utilizing mHealth Technology to Increase HPV Knowledge and HPV Vaccine Uptake In Adolescents: A Qualitative Study
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2018
School
Health Professions
Abstract
This study sought to identify communication preferences for tailoring mHealth interventions on HPV and what information in messaging should be included to increase HPV education, vaccination and schedule adherence among youth. A convenient sample of 210 students answered an online survey. Participants were 18 – 25 years old (88%), female (85.6%), Caucasian (60%), never been diagnosed with HPV (92.9%) and completed all 3 doses (61.6%). Our respondents were initially hesitant to use SMS text messages and mobile apps for HPV primarily due to privacy, memory and data cost concerns but thought the personalization options would increase message saliency and information trustworthiness if sent by a healthcare provider. Healthcare providers should use the information to tailor HPV and sexual health interventions.
Publication Title
Journal of Adolescent and Family Health
Volume
9
Issue
1
First Page
1
Last Page
30
Recommended Citation
Darville, G. C.,
Anderson-Lewis, C.,
Mercado, R.,
Ma, J.,
MacInnes, J.
(2018). Utilizing mHealth Technology to Increase HPV Knowledge and HPV Vaccine Uptake In Adolescents: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Adolescent and Family Health, 9(1), 1-30.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/16778