An Online Intervention Promoting HPV Vaccination Among Chinese MSM

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Hong Kong Chinese speaking men who have sex with men completed a baseline survey, and then received an online intervention promoting uptake of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. All participants are followed up by telephone 12 months after the completion of baseline survey.

Detailed Description
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The primary objective of this study is to investigate prevalence of uptake of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination after exposure to health promotion among men who have sex with men in Hong Kong within a 12-month project period. Inclusion criteria are Hong Kong Chinese speaking males aged 18-45 years old and self-reported having had oral or anal intercourse with at least one man in the last six months. Those who have ever received HPV vaccination are excluded. Participants are recruited through outreaching in gay venues, online advertisement and referral made by peers and non-governmental organization. With verbal informed consent, participants completed a baseline survey through telephone. They are then exposed to online interventions including: 1) watching an online video, 2) receiving a discount coupon to receive HPV vaccination at collaborative private clinics, 3) visiting the project webpage, and 4) receiving follow-up reminders 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 months after the baseline survey. All participants are followed up by telephone 12 months after the baseline survey to access the primary outcome.

Official Title
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An Evidence-based Knowledge Transfer Program Promoting Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Hong Kong

Conditions
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Vaccine Refusal

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Intervention


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Hong Kong Chinese speaking males aged 18-45 years old and self-reported having had oral or anal intercourse with at least one man in the last six months Exclusion Criteria: Have received any HPV vaccination

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Male

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Intervention<br>Participants received the following interventions: Viewing a video promoting Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination Receiving discount coupons Visiting the project webpage Receiving follow-up reminders | Behavioral: Intervention<br>* Viewing a video promoting Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination: participants will watch a 5-minute online video promoting MSM's uptake of HPV vaccination. In the video, a peer MSM discussed about the risk of contracting HPV and having anal cancers among MSM, severe consequences of HPV-related diseases, as well as the benefits of HPV vaccination. He also demonstrated the procedures of taking up HPV vaccination in the collaborative private clinics, which portrayed caring, privacy guaranteed, and non-judgmental environment. Receiving the discount coupons: each participant will be given a discount coupon. By using the coupon, one can enjoy a 10% discount for taking up three doses of HPV vaccines at a collaborating private clinic. Visiting the project webpage: Participants can assess the project webpage by scanning the QR code on the discount coupon. Follow-up reminders: participants received five reminders at Month 1, 2, 4, 6, & 8.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Taking up at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in the past year | Participants report how many doses of HPV vaccines they have taken up in the past year. | 12 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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HPV vaccination