Survey of Predictors of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Among Parents of Rural Adolescent Girls in Mysore, India

October 28, 2014 updated by: Purnima Madhivanan

Survey of Predictors of HPV Vaccination Among Parents of Rural Adolescent Girls in Mysore, India

To conduct a quantitative survey to measure knowledge about Human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, and HPV vaccine acceptability among parents of rural adolescent girls in Mysore District, India.

Hypothesis: General knowledge and attitudes about the severity and treat ability of cancer will predict acceptability of HPV vaccination among parents of rural adolescent girls in Mysore, India.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

800

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

India
- Karnataka
  - Mysore, Karnataka, India, 560020
    - Recruiting
    - Public Health Research Institute of India
    - Contact:
      
      Vijaya Srinivas, MD
      
      Phone Number: +8214259555
      
      Email: drvijaya09@gmail.com
  - Mysore, Karnataka, India, 570020
    - Recruiting
    - Public Health Research Institute of India
    - Contact:
      
      Vijaya Srinivas, MD
      
      Phone Number: +91 821 425 9555
      
      Email: drvijaya09@gmail.com
    - Contact:
      
      Purnima Madhivanan, MBBS, PhD
      
      Phone Number: +91 821 425 9555
      
      Email: pmadhivanan2@gmail.com
    - Sub-Investigator:
      
      Vijaya Srinivas, MD

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 55 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study will survey attitudes of parents of adolescent girls attending 10 schools in rural Mysore Taluk in Mysore District.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

over 18 years of age
parent of an adolescent girl (10 -15 years of age)
able to speak English or Kannada
willing to undergo informed consent process

Exclusion Criteria:

Does not have the capacity to undergo informed consent process

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
Parental Acceptability of HPV vaccine Time Frame: One year	One year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
Knowledge about HPV and Cervical Cancer Time Frame: One Year	One Year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Purnima Madhivanan

Collaborators

Florida International University

Investigators

Principal Investigator: Purnima Madhivanan, MBBS, PhD, Public Health Research Institute of India

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2014

Primary Completion (ANTICIPATED)

June 1, 2015

Study Completion (ANTICIPATED)

December 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 2, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria