Evaluating a Technology-Mediated HPV Vaccination Awareness Intervention: A controlled, Quasi-Experimental Mixed Methods Study

Abstract Background College-aged women and men are at increased risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) and are considered an important catch-up population for HPV vaccination. Technology provides an attractive platform for HPV vaccination interventions. Limited research has explored technology-mediated HPV vaccination awareness interventions aimed at college students. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate a novel, technology-mediated, social media-based intervention to promote HPV vaccination among college students.Methods A controlled, quasi-experimental, mixed methods study examined the feasibility of a technology-based intervention among two undergraduate classes (n = 58) at a public university in the southeastern United States of America. Classes were randomized by coin flip to receive one of two cancer prevention programs (i.e., HPV vaccination [intervention] or healthy weight [control]). Both programs contained eight technology-mediated health promotion sessions, including weekly emails and private Facebook group posts. Participants completed a pre- and post-test web-based survey and submitted weekly qualitative reflections. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for quantitative data and thematic review for qualitative data.Results Knowledge of HPV and HPV vaccination improved among participants in the HPV vaccination intervention relative to those in the control condition. Participants (97%) interacted on Facebook by “liking” a post or comment or posting a comment. Participants reported that Facebook was easy to use and encouraged interaction, which contributed to the success of the intervention.Conclusion Participants demonstrated robust engagement and high treatment satisfaction. Objective measures and qualitative open-ended assessment of the intervention showed high levels of engagement with the electronic newsletters and Facebook group. This pilot study suggests that social media is an effective platform to reach college students with health promotion interventions and increase HPV vaccination awareness in this important catch-up population.

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Evaluating a Technology-Mediated HPV Vaccination Awareness Intervention: A Controlled, Quasi-Experimental, Mixed Methods Study

Vaccines ◽

10.3390/vaccines8040749 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 749

Author(s):

Heather M. Brandt ◽

Beth Sundstrom ◽

Courtney M. Monroe ◽

Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy ◽

Chelsea Larsen ◽

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Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Social Media ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Weight Control ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Healthy Weight ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Catch Up

College-aged women and men are an important catch-up population for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination interventions. Limited research has explored technology-mediated HPV vaccination awareness interventions aimed at college students. The purpose was to evaluate a novel, technology-mediated, social media-based intervention to promote HPV vaccination among college students. A controlled, quasi-experimental, mixed methods study examined the feasibility of a technology-based intervention among two undergraduate classes (n = 58) at a public university in the southeastern United States of America. Classes were randomized to receive one of two cancer prevention programs (i.e., HPV vaccination (intervention) or healthy weight (control)). Both programs contained eight technology-mediated sessions, including weekly emails and private Facebook group posts. Participants completed pre-/post-test surveys and submitted weekly qualitative reflections. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic review for qualitative data. Knowledge improved among participants in the HPV vaccination intervention relative to those in the control condition. Participants (97%) interacted on Facebook by “liking” a post or comment or posting a comment. Participants demonstrated robust engagement and high treatment satisfaction. Results suggests that social media is an effective platform to reach college students with health promotion interventions and increase HPV vaccination awareness in this important catch-up population.

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From clinical expert nurse to part-time clinical nursing instructor: design and evaluation of a competency-based curriculum with structured mentoring: a mixed methods study

BMC Nursing ◽

10.1186/s12912-021-00797-8 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Shourangiz Beiranvand ◽

Sima Mohammad Khan Kermanshahi ◽

Robabeh Memarian ◽

Mohammad Almasian

Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Communication Skills ◽

Clinical Education ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Clinical Nursing ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Part Time ◽

Competency Based ◽

Clinical Expert

Abstract Background Transition from a clinical expert nurse to a part time clinical nursing instructor (PTCNI) poses several challenges. Designing a professional development curriculum to facilitate the transition from a clinical expert nurse to a PTCNI is critical to effective education. A comprehensive competency-based curriculum was developed and implemented with structured mentoring to prepare clinical expert nurses as PTCNIs. Methods A mixed-methods study with a sequential-exploratory approach was conducted in Iran in 2019. In the qualitative phase, Saylor et al.’s (1981) seven-step model was used, consisting of (1) collecting evidence from a systematic review, (2) conducting interviews with learners, (3) setting goals and objectives, (4) design, (5) implementation, (6) evaluation, and (7) feedback. In the quantitative phase, curriculum domains were evaluated. Additionally, the effective professional communication skills module was implemented using a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test post-test single-group design for 5 PTCNIs in a pilot study. Results After integrating the findings of the literature review and field interviews in the analysis stage, a curriculum was developed with a total of 150 h, six modules, and 24 topics. Results of the pilot study showed a significant improvement in the confidence of PTCNIs as a result of the implementation of the effective communication skills module using the mentoring method (t = − 16.554, p = 0.0005). Conclusions This competency-based curriculum was based on the evidence and needs of PTCNIs and provides a complete coverage of their clinical education competencies. It is suggested that managers of educational institutes that offer nursing programs use this curriculum to prepare them in continuing education programs. Further studies are needed to thoroughly evaluate the learning outcomes for students.

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Strategies to Increase Latino Immigrant Youth Engagement in Health Promotion Using Social Media: Mixed-Methods Study

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance ◽

10.2196/publichealth.9332 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. e71 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Elizabeth Louise Andrade ◽

W Douglas Evans ◽

Nicole Barrett ◽

Mark Cameron Edberg ◽

Sean D Cleary

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Immigrant Youth ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Youth Engagement ◽

Latino Immigrant Youth ◽

Latino Immigrant

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Comments on “Nomophobia: A Mixed-Methods Study on Prevalence, Associated Factors, and Perception among College Students in Puducherry, India”

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine ◽

10.4103/ijpsym.ijpsym_15_20 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 42 (2) ◽

pp. 203-204

Author(s):

Arghya Pal ◽

Arvinder P. S. Aulakh

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Mixed Methods Study

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“The stakes could not be higher”: A mixed methods study of parental social media use in pediatric oncology

Pediatric Blood & Cancer ◽

10.1002/pbc.29176 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Elizabeth Foot ◽

Amanda Leonhard ◽

Jill Majeski ◽

Lauren Zahn ◽

Hsin H. Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Pediatric Oncology ◽

Media Use ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Social Media Use

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Health Care Providers’ Knowledge of HPV Vaccination, Barriers, and Strategies in a State With Low HPV Vaccine Receipt: Mixed-Methods Study

JMIR Cancer ◽

10.2196/cancer.7345 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. e12 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Echo L Warner ◽

Qian Ding ◽

Lisa Pappas ◽

Julia Bodson ◽

Brynn Fowler ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Care Providers ◽

Vaccination Barriers

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Cardiac Patients’ Experiences and Perceptions of Social Media: Mixed-Methods Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research ◽

10.2196/jmir.8081 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 19 (9) ◽

pp. e323 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Stephanie R Partridge ◽

Anne C Grunseit ◽

Patrick Gallagher ◽

Becky Freeman ◽

Blythe J O'Hara ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Cardiac Patients

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Estudio piloto sobre las respuestas motrices y psicológicas de jugadores y entrenadores durante la competición a la propuesta de reglas para mini-balonmano playa (Pilot study on players’ and coaches’ motor and psychological responses during competition t

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v43i0.89294 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. 623-633

Author(s):

Juan Antonio Sánchez-Sáez ◽

Juan Pablo Morillo-Baro ◽

José Miguel Sánchez Malia ◽

Daniel Lara Cobos ◽

Jose Luis Arias-Estero

Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Perceived Competence ◽

Psychological Responses ◽

Mixed Methods Approach ◽

Dependent Variables ◽

The Future ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental

Recientemente se ha planteado una propuesta de reglamento de mini-balonmano playa para adaptar el juego adulto a los jugadores en formación de hasta 11 años. El objetivo del estudio fue conocer las respuestas motrices y psicológicas de jugadores y entrenadores tras haber entrenado y jugado con el reglamento propuesto para mini-balonmano playa. Participaron 35 jugadores (16 niños y 19 niñas, edad: 8-11 años, M = 10.06, SD = 0.91) y cinco entrenadores (4 hombres y 1 mujer). El estudio siguió un enfoque de métodos mixtos, cuantitativo y cualitativo. El diseño fue cuasi-experimental con medidas post-test. La intervención siguió tres procesos: (a) la presentación del reglamento a los entrenadores, (b) el entrenamiento aprovechando las ventajas del nuevo reglamento, (c) la competición en un torneo de mini-balonmano playa. Cuantitativamente, las variables dependientes fueron motrices y psicológicas. Cualitativamente, se preguntó a los participantes por sus experiencias habiendo entrenado y jugado con el nuevo reglamento. Se obtuvieron valores elevados en cuanto a la igualdad en la participación, roles desempeñados, decisiones adecuadas en pase, giro y shoot-outs, competencia percibida, disfrute e intención de práctica futura. En conclusión, el reglamento propuesto para mini-balonmano playa parece que estuvo adaptado para los jugadores en formación del presente trabajo (hasta 11 años), dado que, en general, favoreció la participación de los jugadores por igual, sin especializarse en un rol, la equidad entre niños y niñas, las decisiones adecuadas y la adherencia hacia la actividad. Abstract. A proposal for a mini-beach handball regulation has recently been put forward to adapt the adult game to children up to 11 years of age. The aim of the study was to find out the motor and psychological responses of players and coaches after training and playing with the proposed mini-beach handball rules. Thirty-five players (16 boys and 19 girls, age: 8-11 years, M = 10.06, SD = 0.91) and five coaches (4 males and 1 female) participated. The study followed a mixed methods approach, quantitative and qualitative. The design was quasi-experimental with post-test measures. The intervention consisted of three procedures: (a) the presentation of the regulation to the coaches, (b) to train taking advantage of the new regulations, (c) to compete in a mini-beach handball tournament. Quantitatively, the dependent variables were motor and psychological. Qualitatively, participants were asked about their experiences training and playing with the new rules. High values were obtained in terms of equality in participation, roles played, appropriate decisions in passing, turning and shoot-outs, perceived competence, enjoyment, and intention to practice in the future. In conclusion, the proposed rules for mini-beach handball seem to be adapted for participants in the present study (up to 11 years of age), given that, in general, it favoured equal participation of players, without specialising in one role, equity between boys and girls, appropriate decisions and adherence to the activity.

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