mHealth Pilot Study: Text Messaging Intervention to Promote HPV Vaccination

Am J Health Behav. 2016 Jan;40(1):67-76. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.40.1.8.

Abstract

Objectives: To test the feasibility and efficacy of a culturally-tailored mobile health intervention designed to increase knowledge about, intent to obtain, and receipt of the HPV vaccine.

Methods: A 7-day text message HPV intervention was developed using a quasi-experimental research design for 30 Korean-American women.

Results: Participants demonstrated significant increases in knowledge of HPV with an intent to get vaccinated within one year, and 30% of participants received the first dose of the HPV vaccine.

Conclusions: Mobile health technology could be a promising tool in reducing the cancer burden for underserved populations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Asian*
  • Culturally Competent Care / methods
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / ethnology*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Telemedicine / methods*
  • Text Messaging / statistics & numerical data*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Papillomavirus Vaccines