The study will evaluate a health services intervention to increase uptake of adolescent vaccines (HPV, Tdap, meningococcal conjugate, and influenza) among students enrolled in five school health centers by improving the consent process for parents.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
3,417
Packet of written immunization materials for parents and students which includes the following: 1. Cover letter 2. Vaccine promotional flyer 3. Vaccine information sheets (one for adolescent vaccination and one for other vaccination) 4. Improved consent form 5. Note advertising a lottery for free movie tickets for returning the consent form 6. Self-addressed stamped envelope
Student Health Centers
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Change from Baseline In The Number of Adolescent Vaccines
Change in vaccination rates for HPV, Tdap, meningococcal conjugate and influenza between Fall 2011 (baseline) and Fall 2012.
Time frame: 4 months post intervention
Number of Returned Consent Forms Authorizing Vaccination
Number of signed and returned consent forms for adolescent vaccines HPV, Tdap, meningococcal conjugate and influenza in the intervention arm.
Time frame: 4 months post intervention
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