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Adolescent immunization coverage in Georgia is low. A school-based curriculum intervention showed promise, with teachers recommending an online toolkit to improve adolescent vaccination rates.

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  • Immunization
  • Adolescent Health

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  • Adolescent immunization coverage rates lag behind recommended levels, falling below Healthy People 2020 goals in Georgia for most vaccines.
  • Key adolescent vaccines include tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap); human papillomavirus (HPV); meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY); and influenza.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a school-based, teacher-delivered educational curriculum on adolescent vaccination coverage.
  • To gather teachers' perspectives on the curriculum and identify recommendations for its improvement and dissemination.

Main Methods:

  • A multicomponent intervention involving a school-based educational curriculum was implemented in Richmond County, Georgia.
  • Focus group discussions were conducted with middle and high school science teachers who delivered the curriculum over two academic years.

Main Results:

  • Teachers provided feedback on curriculum integration, delivery timing, and content.
  • Recommendations included developing a flexible, downloadable online toolkit and increasing emphasis on disease transmission and symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • A school-based curriculum can be a viable strategy to improve adolescent vaccination rates.
  • Teacher feedback is crucial for optimizing educational interventions, suggesting an online toolkit as a practical dissemination method.