HPV Vaccine Confident Families

HPV Vaccine Confident Families

The objectives of the study are to pilot test a tailored intervention among Black families with adolescents. The hypotheses are that the study protocol will be feasible and messages tailored to parents' needs will increase vaccine confidence and intention to vaccinate.

Inclusion Criteria:

• parent or legal guardian of at least one child aged 9-13 years who has received 0 or 1 dose of HPV vaccine;
• identify as Black or African American adult;
• have access to personal mobile phone and agree to send/receive MMS messages;
• able to speak and understand English; and
• able to provide informed consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

• parent or legal guardian of child outside of participation age range or who has completed multiple doses of HPV vaccine;
• does not identify as Black or African American adult;
• does not have personal mobile phone;
• unable to speak and understand English;
• not willing to consent to participate