Impact of an Electronic Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Catch-up Module for Women with Criminal-Legal System Involvement

Author

Shawana MooreFollow

Defense Date

3-22-2024

Graduation Date

Spring 5-11-2024

Availability

Immediate Access

Submission Type

dissertation

Degree Name

PhD

School

School of Nursing

Committee Chair

Alison Colbert

Committee Member

Melissa Kalarchian

Committee Member

Patricia J. Kelly

Keywords

criminal-legal system, women, cervical cancer, human papillomavirus, human papillomavirus vaccine, educational catch-up module

Abstract

Introduction: Cervical cancer can often be prevented with targeted strategies such as Pap smear screenings and the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, now also recommended for those aged 27-45 who have not received the vaccine previously. However, women involved in the criminal-legal system often miss out on primary and secondary prevention measures and are at increased risk for the development of cervical cancer caused by HPV. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of an electronic HPV catch-up module for women in the criminal-legal system aged 27-45. The study, guided by the Health Belief Model, also examined the impact the module on modifying factors and beliefs about HPV vaccination and intention to vaccinate. Methods: This feasibility study was conducted virtually. The sample was recruited from a larger reproductive health study, Sexual Health Empowerment Women, on cervical health literacy for women involved in the criminal-legal system. The study had four phases: formative research, creation of the HPV catch-up module, launch of the HPV catch-up module in small group, and implementation of the HPV catch-up module with the larger group. Results: A total of 32 women participated in the study. Results suggest an increase in knowledge, self-efficacy, perceived susceptibility to HPV, and perceived benefits of HPV pots completion of the electronic HPV education module. Discussion: The results suggest that the web-based HPV education module was both feasible and acceptable to the population of interest and that intervention can increase the intent to vaccinate.

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Moore, S. (2024). Impact of an Electronic Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Catch-up Module for Women with Criminal-Legal System Involvement (Doctoral dissertation, Duquesne University). Retrieved from https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/2346