A Study to Compare the Impact of a School Based HPV Program on Vaccination Uptake and Completion Rates

A Study to Compare the Impact of a School Based HPV Vaccination Program on Vaccination Uptake and Completion Rates Among High School Students in Rural, Southeastern Kentucky

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a school-based Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program to determine if the combination of increased disease and vaccine education coupled with the removal of barriers will positively impact the HPV vaccination uptake and completion rates among students.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a school-based HPV vaccination program. The intervention will consists of: provision of HPV vaccine information and consent forms for parents delivered in the back-to-school packets; school-nurse delivered student education; removal of barriers (scheduling, transportation and parental presence); changing of social norms; and the provision of free HPV vaccine.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must have not completed three dose series of HPV vaccine
• Must be a student at Wayne County or Monticello High School in KY

Exclusion Criteria:

• Completed three dose series
• Pregnant
• Contraindication to vaccine ingredients