title: Evaluation of the acceptability and feasibility of a computer-tailored intervention to increase human papillomavirus vaccination among young adult women.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To examine acceptability and feasibility of a Transtheoretical Model (TTM)-based computer-tailored intervention (CTI) for increasing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in college-aged women.
  
  
  METHODS
  Two hundred forty-three women aged 18-26 were recruited between February and May of 2011.
  
  
  METHODS
  Participants completed the intervention and a 14-item evaluation of intervention content and delivery.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Most participants had heard of HPV (91%), but the majority (57%) of participants were in Precontemplation for getting vaccinated. Eighty-nine percent of participants rated the CTI positively across all acceptability items, and 91% endorsed intention to get vaccinated after intervention. Although average ratings in each demographic subgroup were positive, Hispanic women and participants in more advanced stages of change rated the program more favorably than non-Hispanic and earlier-stage participants. Additionally, HPV knowledge was higher among white/non-Hispanic participants.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Initial acceptability and feasibility data for this intervention are promising. Its computer-based, individually tailored format is state of the art and ideal for inexpensive dissemination.
authors: a Cancer Prevention Research Center , University of Rhode Island , Kingston , Rhode Island.
authors: Andrea L
authors: AL
authors: Paiva
authors: Jessica M
authors: JM
authors: Lipschitz
authors: Anne C
authors: AC
authors: Fernandez
authors: Colleen A
authors: CA
authors: Redding
authors: James O
authors: JO
authors: Prochaska
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D015397:Program Evaluation; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines