Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates Via Educational Interventions in Schools Located Within Cedars-Sinai Catchment Areas
Human Papilloma Virus, HPV Vaccination, Health Education
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Human Papilloma Virus
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 11-13
- student of a participating middle school assigned to Arm 2 or Arm 3
Exclusion Criteria:
- already received the HPV vaccine
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Control: Mobile Clinic Only
Mobile Clinic plus Educational Sessions
The middle school assigned to the control arm will receive a visit by a mobile clinic every 6 months only. The school will follow normal protocol for HPV vaccination awareness. Parents will be made aware of the mobile clinic per normal school newsletters and mailers.
The middle school assigned to the Mobile Clinic every 6-mos or month plus Educational Sessions arm will receive visitation of a mobile clinic providing free HPV vaccination among other school-related vaccines once every 6-months or once a month. Parents will be made aware of the mobile clinic per normal school newsletters and mailers. In addition, parents will be provided with free weekly educational sessions about the HPV Vaccine as a cancer-prevention effort.