Health Information Technology for COVID-19 Testing in Schools (SCALE-UP Counts)
COVID-19
About this trial
This is an interventional screening trial for COVID-19 focused on measuring Adolescents, Behavioral Research, Screening
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Students
- Attends school at any of the participating schools from the districts the research team is working with
Parents
- Legal guardian/parent of the student
- Has a functioning cellular phone that can receive calls and text messages
School Staff
- Works at any of the participating schools from the districts the research team is working with
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
Sites / Locations
- Huntsman Cancer Institute
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
No Intervention
Experimental
Experimental
Usual Care
Text Messaging (TM)
Text Messaging + Health Navigator (TM + HN)
Participants will only receive public service announcement-type messaging on COVID-19 testing every 3 weeks such as recommendation to obtain COVID-19 testing if exposed or experience symptoms and information on testing options through the school or district.
This arm consists of a text message (TM) prompt asking if a participant has COVID-19 symptoms or if a participant has been exposed to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19. If a participant responds yes, they will receive a TM prompt for immediate testing and to re-test. Participants will be provided with information on testing options. After 24 hours, the participant will receive another TM that asks if they tested and what their results are. After 3 days, participants will be prompted to re-test.
This arm consists of continued text messages (TM) about COVID-19 testing options with the addition of a brief telephone call from a health navigator (HN). These calls will be conducted using Motivation and Problem Solving (MAPS). MAPS is an empirically validated proactive coaching approach used to address barriers and motivate participants to utilize testing options if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to someone that has tested positive for COVID-19.