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NCT Number: NCT04815837

An Online Intervention Promoting HPV Vaccination Among Chinese MSM

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Vaccine Refusal Behavior Health Behavior Treatment Adherence and Compliance Treatment Refusal Vaccination Refusal

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Centre for Health Behaviours Research, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, 666888

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Intervention

Behavioral
  • 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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Taking up at least one dose of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in the past year

    Time frame: 12 months

    Participants report how many doses of HPV vaccines they have taken up in the past year.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Mar 25, 2021
Registry last updated
Aug 5, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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