Effect of Different HPV Education Methods on Vaccination Intention in Young Women

Summary

Detailed Description Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the leading causes of cervical cancer and can be prevented by vaccination. However, HPV vaccination rates among young women are low, largely due to insufficient knowledge and misconceptions about HPV and the vaccine. Therefore, an effective educational program may improve both knowledge and vaccination intention.

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the effect of delivering HPV education through different methods (asynchronous online education delivered via a pre-recorded video and face-to-face education) on HPV knowledge level and HPV vaccination intention among women aged 18-24 years.

The study will be conducted with women aged 18-24 years registered at Family Health Centers in the Afşin district of Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned into three groups: the video-based education group, the face-to-face education group, and the control group.

Data will be collected using the Participant Information Form, HPV Knowledge Scale, and HPV Vaccination Attitude and Intention Form. Measurements will be performed at three time points: before the education (pre-test), immediately after the education (post-test), and one month after the education (follow-up test). The video-based education group will receive the education via a pre-recorded online video, while the face-to-face group will receive the same content in person at the Family Health Center. No education will be provided to the control group; only measurements will be obtained.

Research Questions

Does HPV education delivered through different methods increase HPV knowledge levels among young women?

Does HPV education increase HPV vaccination intention compared with the control group?

Is face-to-face education more effective than video-based education in increasing vaccination intention?

Are the improvements in knowledge and vaccination intention sustained one month after the education?

Conditions

• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
• HPV Vaccination Acceptance/Intention

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Video-Based HPV Education

A structured educational video providing information about HPV infection, transmission, prevention, and HPV vaccination.

BEHAVIORAL

Face-to-Face HPV Education

A structured face-to-face educational session conducted by the researcher covering HPV infection, transmission, prevention, and HPV vaccination.

BEHAVIORAL

Video-Based HPV Education

Participants will receive HPV and HPV vaccination education through a standardized educational video including information about HPV transmission, related diseases, prevention methods, and the benefits of vaccination.

BEHAVIORAL

Face-to-Face HPV Education

Participants will receive HPV and HPV vaccination education through a structured face-to-face session conducted by the researcher using standardized educational materials.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

  collaborator OTHER

• Emel GÜÇLÜ CİHAN

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

24 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-12-15

Primary Completion

2026-01-15

Completion

2026-03-31

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations