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Increasing HPV Vaccination Among Early Adolescents Using a Game-Based Digital Intervention: A Randomized Controlled

Angela Chia-Chen Chen1, Lihong Ou2, Elizabeth Reifsnider3

  • 1College of Nursing, Michigan State University, 1355 Bogue St, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.

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A game-based digital intervention significantly increased human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine initiation in adolescents. This family-centered approach shows promise for improving adolescent vaccination rates and preventing HPV-related cancers.

Keywords:
HPV vaccinationadolescentsdigital interventionparentsrandomized controlled trialserious game

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Digital Health Interventions
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Adolescent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage is below targets, hindering prevention of HPV-related cancers.
  • Digital interventions, such as serious games, show potential for improving HPV vaccine uptake, but evidence is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a co-designed, game-based digital intervention aimed at increasing HPV vaccine initiation among unvaccinated adolescents aged 11-14 years and their parents.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial involving 64 parent-adolescent dyads.
  • Intervention group received a game-based digital tool; control group received usual care.
  • Primary outcome was HPV vaccine initiation at 2-month follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Adolescents in the intervention group had significantly higher HPV vaccine initiation rates (88.5%) compared to controls (46.2%).
  • Adjusted analysis confirmed intervention participants were significantly more likely to initiate vaccination (OR = 9.31).
  • The intervention demonstrated high acceptability among parents and adolescents, being perceived as easy to use, engaging, and relevant.

Conclusions:

  • A brief, family-centered, game-based digital intervention may effectively increase adolescent HPV vaccine initiation.
  • Further research with larger trials and longer follow-up is necessary to confirm vaccine series completion and long-term effectiveness.