ERIC Number: EJ1221087
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Aug
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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Evaluation of Educational Interventions to Enhance Adolescent Specific Vaccination Coverage
Underwood, Natasha L.; Gargano, Lisa M.; Sales, Jessica; Vogt, Tara M.; Seib, Katherine; Hughes, James M.
Journal of School Health, v89 n8 p603-611 Aug 2019
Background: In this study, we assessed impact of two educational interventions designed to increase coverage of three vaccines recommended during adolescence among Georgia middle and high school students (tetanus diphtheria pertussis [Tdap], meningococcal [MenACWY], and human papillomavirus [HPV] vaccines). Methods: We randomized 11 middle and high schools in one school district into one of three arms: (1) control; (2) educational intervention for parents only (P only); and (3) multicomponent educational intervention for parents and adolescents (P + A), which consisted of educational brochures for parents about vaccines recommended during adolescence and a vaccine-focused curriculum delivered to adolescents by science teachers. We obtained vaccination coverage data during intervention years from the state immunization registry. Results: Odds of receiving at least one vaccine during the study were higher among adolescents in P + A arm compared to control (Odds Ratio [OR]: 1.4; 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.1-2.0). Adolescents in P + A arm had greater odds of receiving at least one vaccine compared with those in P only arm (OR: 1.4; 95% CI: 1.1-1.7). Conclusions: A multicomponent educational intervention for adolescents and parents increased adolescent vaccination uptake. Results suggest similar interventions can increase awareness and demand for vaccines among parents and adolescents.
Descriptors: Middle School Students, High School Students, Intervention, Immunization Programs, Health Education, Adolescents, Outcomes of Treatment
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (DHHS/PHS); National Institute of Mental Health (DHHS/NIH)
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia
Grant or Contract Numbers: 5UO11P000413; K01MH085506