Mobile Health-based Motivational Interviewing to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination

Mobile Health-based Motivational Interviewing to Promote Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Vaccination in Oklahomans

The objective of this study is to evaluate the preliminary efficacy and acceptability of an mobile Health-based motivational interviewing (MI) intervention to promote SARS-CoV-2 vaccination (MOTIVACC) compared to traditional phone-based MI.

Inclusion Criteria:

• >18 years
• Reside in a rural area
• No previous dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
• Speak English
• Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• A cognitive or other disability that inhibits smart phone use
• Inability to participate because of medical or psychiatric conditions diagnosed by a physician/clinician
• Enrollment in other COVID-19 research; pregnant or lactating